Unravel Horace’s world through his life and circle
This edition pairs the life of Horace with extensive notes and interpretation, anchoring the poetry in its historical moment. It highlights how his ties to figures like Mecenas and Augustus shaped his work, and it clarifies how biographical details influence the poems you read today.
Delve into Horace’s world with careful commentary that explains references, context, and the poet’s own voice. The notes illuminate connections between the Vita and the Epistles, Odes, and Satires, while keeping Readers grounded in the poems themselves. This edition helps you see how Horace’s life and times inform the music of his lines, without revealing every plot twist.
Ideal for readers of Roman poetry, Latin literature students, and anyone seeking a fuller sense of Horace beyond the poems themselves.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is composed of lyric poems, or odes, by the renowned Roman poet Horace. Horaceâs lyric poetry is famous for its artistry, elegance, wit, and enduring relevance. The poems encompass a wide range of themes, from the pleasures of life to the nature of morality. They touch on universal human experiences, such as love, loss, friendship, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. These works are not only beautiful examples of Latin literature but also insightful reflections on the human condition that continue to resonate with readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243567508_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 790 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.57 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk0243567502
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