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Saturarum Menippearum Reliquiae is a collection of fragments from the Menippean Satires of Marcus Terentius Varro, a Roman scholar and writer of the 1st century BCE. This edition, compiled and edited by Alexander Riese, offers invaluable access to Varro's satirical works, which blend prose and verse to explore philosophical and social themes with wit and erudition. Varro's Menippean Satires are celebrated for their innovative form and insightful commentary on Roman society, making this volume essential for scholars and students of classical literature and Roman history. The fragments provide a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the late Republic, showcasing Varro's unique voice and his contributions to the development of satire as a literary genre. This collection preserves a vital part of Varro's legacy, ensuring that his satirical voice continues to resonate with readers today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important