The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Martial
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 195
There is a spark of mischief in his eyes, the look of a man who delights in the absurdities of life and is never at a loss for words. His presence is lively, inviting both laughter and reflection.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 195
- Books
- 1
Martial was a Roman poet whose witty epigrams captured the extravagances and follies of his age. His hyperbolic verses, such as the tale of a woman with ten husbands in a month, amused and provoked his contemporaries, leaving a lasting mark on the literary tradition of satire.
Description
Martial has a sharp, expressive face, olive skin, and dark, lively eyes. His hair is short and neatly trimmed, and he wears a simple toga with a stylus tucked behind his ear. His features are animated, suggesting a quick wit and a keen observer of human folly.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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