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Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire beyond the banner In turn theseSatirical, or 'skoptic', epigram emerged as a distinctive new sub genre of Greek literature in the Roman empire (the mid first century CE) and flourished for at least a century. It was imitated by Martial, but it is now rarely read. In this book, the first substantial treatment of the subject, Gideon Nisbet rehabilitates skoptic epigram, introduces its authors, gives an account of its development, and situates it within its cultural context. He also