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Juvenal was one of the great satirists of ancient Rome, and his works continue to fascinate and entertain readers today. In this volume, editor John E.B. Mayor provides a fresh and engaging translation of thirteen of Juvenal's most famous satires, including 'The Vanity of Human Wishes', 'The Decay of Society', and 'The Power of Money'. This book is a must-read for classicists and lovers of satire alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.