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Épigrammes Contre Martial, Ou, Les Mille Et Une Drà ́leries, Sottises Et Platitudes De Ses Traducteurs offers a humorous and critical perspective on the translation of Martial's epigrams. This 1834 edition, presented from the viewpoint of a âe~friend of Martial, ' critiques the perceived absurdities, foolishness, and banalities introduced by translators, as well as the supposed âe~castrations' they have inflicted upon the original work. The text delves into the nuances of translating classical poetry, highlighting the challenges of maintaining the wit and precision of Martial's style. It serves as both a commentary on translation theory and a satirical take on the liberties taken by translators throughout history, providing insight into the reception and interpretation of classical literature. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.