Timeless wit on virtue, money, friendship, and how we live
Horace’s complete works offer sharp, accessible verse that invites readers to reflect on everyday choices. From the calm scrutiny of wealth and desire to the delicate comedy of friendship, these poems blend humor with moral insight in clear, vivid language.
The book gathers Horace’s reflections on how people behave, what they value, and how a balanced life can feel both practical and just. It treats topics like openhanded living, prudent economy, and the ways we judge ourselves and others, all with a light touch and a steady eye for human nature.
Ideal for readers of classical poetry, literary humor, and philosophy who want concise, provocative reflections in a single, portable volume.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a trove of literature composed by Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a celebrated Roman poet and intellectual during the era of Caesar Augustus and considered as one of the greatest lyric poets in Latin literature. This collection of Odes, along with the companion volumes Epodes, Satires, and Epistles, comprise Horace's most renowned works. Inside these pages, readers will discover a chronicle of Horace's personal journey and philosophical outlook, as well as a portal into the socio-political climate of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. Horace's verses explore themes of love, loss, the fleeting nature of life, and the pursuit of virtue; his refined literary style and masterful command of language continue to be admired by scholars and enthusiasts of Latin poetry. 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 9781440062858_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. 302 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.69 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1440062854
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