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Roman Satire's Lasting Influence

Examining the Evolution of Satire

Roman satire is a genre of literature that emerged in the 3rd century BC and flourished into the 2nd century AD. Its primary purpose was to critique and ridicule aspects of Roman society, politics, and culture. Roman satire ranged from erudite literary parody to the most vulgar abuse but it is thanks to Juvenal that satire is seen.

From Abuse to Literary Art

Through an interpretation of key passages in the Rhetoric and Poetics, one can reconstruct a clearer understanding of the way humor works. The incongruity approach provides an eminently serviceable method for discovering the secret to the mechanism of humour. It argues that mechanisms specific to the visual domain must be central to the study of humor in the Other Arts.

Beyond Incongruity

A certain unease in Renaissance commentary on satire and humor can also be explained by the need when dealing with the ethical implications of humour. In the context of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Arts, Asian and Pacific Studies, Humour in the Arts explores humor as a source of cultural formation that engages with ethical, political, and religious.

Conclusion

Roman satire's lasting legacy lies in its ability to capture the complexities of human nature and society. It reflects the enduring human tendency to critique and find humor in the absurdities and follies of the world around us. Through its diverse forms, from Juvenal's pungent wit to Horace's more gentle irony, Roman satire continues to inspire and inform writers and readers alike, leaving a lasting impression on the development of satire as a literary genre.