R. G. M. Nisbet,Margaret Hubbard

A commentary on Horace

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ISBN 13:: 9780198147718
author:: R. G. M. Nisbet,Margaret Hubbard
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford [Eng.] : Clarendon Press, 1978.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1991
Pages:: 372
Genre:: Literature
Condition:: New
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A Commentary on Horace Odes, Book II by Robin George Murdoch Nisbet, R. G. M. Nisbet, and Margaret Hubbard provides essential background knowledge for understanding Horace's second book of odes. This commentary focuses on the poems' philosophical, conduct-related, and friendship-focused themes, highlighting word-play, literary parallels, and stylistic nuances. The book offers a comprehensive guide to appreciating the complexities of these poems, making it an ideal companion to the Oxford Classical Text of Horace edited by E. C. Wickham. By exploring conventional forms and topics, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Horace's Odes, Book II. With 355 pages and a paperback binding, this commentary is a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism, ancient studies, or organizational behavior.

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