# Pvcna porcorvm

By Jean-Leo Placentius.

"Pvcna porcorvm" by Jean-Leo Placentius is a Latin poem first printed in 1530. This satirical epic of 248 dactylic hexameters features every single word beginning with the letter P, making it an elaborate tautogram. The poem chronicles an intergenerational war between corrupt hogs hoarding privileges and rebellious piglets demanding their share. Through this porcine allegory, Placentius explores human corruption, social conflict, and revolutionary violence in remarkably transparent fashion. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: Latin
- Subjects: Latin wit and humor, Medieval and modern; Verse satire, Latin (Medieval and modern); Swine -- Poetry; Latin poetry, Medieval and modern; Tautograms

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