Horace: The Odes, Epodes And Carmen Saeculare (1902) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166202774)

Horace: The Odes, Epodes And Carmen Saeculare is a collection of poems written by the Roman poet Horace. The book was originally published in 1902 and contains a selection of Horace's most famous works, including his odes, epodes, and the Carmen Saeculare. The odes are a series of lyrical poems that celebrate various aspects of life, such as love, friendship, and nature. The epodes, on the other hand, are more satirical in nature and often poke fun at contemporary society. The Carmen Saeculare is a hymn that was written to celebrate the return of peace in Rome after a period of war.This edition of Horace's work includes an introduction that provides context for the poems and explains their historical significance. The book is also annotated with footnotes that explain difficult or obscure passages and provide additional information about the cultural and historical context of the poems.Overall, Horace: The Odes, Epodes And Carmen Saeculare is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the work of one of the most important poets of ancient Rome. It is an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature or the history of Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Horace
ISBN-10: 1166202771
ISBN-13: 9781166202774
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d