Horace
Satires (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674992146
- author:
- Horace
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 544
- Genre:
- Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Satires, Epistles and Ars Poetica is a collection of works by Horace, a Roman poet known for his mastery of artful hexameters. Written in the 1st century BC, these poems showcase Horace's unique blend of Roman spirit and Greek technique.
The two books of Satires offer a moderate social critique and commentary, while the two books of Epistles are more intimate and polished, with the second book providing literary criticism through the Ars Poetica. The Epodes, written in various metres, share similarities with Horace's other works but also exhibit a distinct style.
These poems demonstrate Horace's skill in exploring themes such as public affairs, love, wine, and morality, showcasing a rare perfection in their execution. A valuable resource for understanding the literary landscape of ancient Rome, Satires, Epistles and Ars Poetica is presented here in its original English translation.
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