Horace Epistles, Book 2: And Epistola Ad Pisones, Or Art Of Poetry (1880) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165410958)

Horace Epistles, Book 2: And Epistola Ad Pisones, Or Art of Poetry is a book written by Horace, a Roman poet, in the year 1880. The book contains a collection of letters or epistles, in which Horace shares his thoughts on various subjects such as philosophy, politics, and literature. The letters are addressed to his friends and acquaintances, and they provide an insight into the life and culture of ancient Rome. The second book of the Epistles focuses on the theme of friendship and the importance of maintaining good relationships. Horace discusses the qualities of a good friend, the value of honesty and loyalty, and the dangers of envy and jealousy. He also shares his own experiences of friendship and provides advice on how to deal with conflicts and misunderstandings.In addition to the Epistles, the book also includes the Epistola ad Pisones, or the Art of Poetry, which is a letter addressed to a group of young poets. In this letter, Horace provides guidance on the principles of poetry and the importance of following the rules of composition. He emphasizes the need for clarity, simplicity, and originality in writing, and advises against the use of clich�����s and excessive ornamentation.Overall, Horace Epistles, Book 2: And Epistola Ad Pisones, Or Art of Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman literature and philosophy. The book provides a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest poets of ancient Rome and offers timeless wisdom on the subjects of friendship and poetry.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: 1165410958
ISBN-13: 9781165410958
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d