and Persius, translated by William Gifford, is a collection of satirical poems from two ancient Roman poets. The book includes all sixteen of Juvenal's satires and all six of Persius's satires, translated into rhymed couplets in English verse. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including corruption in government, social inequality, and moral decay. Gifford's translation is praised for its accuracy and clarity, and for capturing the wit and humor...