Marcus Valerius Martialis
40-104Marcus Valerius Martialis, known as Martial, was a Latin poet born around 40 A.D.
Marcus Valerius Martialis, known as Martial, was a Latin poet born around 40 A.D.
Marcus Valerius Martialis, known as Martial, was a Latin poet born around 40 A.D.
in Bílbilis, in present-day Spain.
He is famous for his epigrams, which are short poems that cover various topics such as love, satire, and daily life in ancient Rome.
Marcial moved to Rome, where he associated with influential poets and writers of his time.
His work has been praised for its sharpness, wit, and ability to capture life in ancient Rome.
Although his work has been controversial at times due to its explicit content, Marcial is recognized as one of the great poets of Latin literature..