Book 1 — CHAPTER VII.
Reading edition
The Early History of Satire: Ennius to Lucilius (200-103 B.C.).
Roman satire a native growth—Origin of word "Saturae"—It is didactic—Not necessarily poetical in form—Ennius—Pacuvius—Lucilius— The objects of his attack—His popularity—His humility—His style and language.