{"product_id":"horaces-life-and-character-r-m-hovenden-9781164675877","title":"Horace's Life And Character: An Epitome Of His Satires And Epistles (1877)","description":"Horace's Life and Character: An Epitome of His Satires and Epistles is a book written by R.M. Hovenden in 1877. The book is a concise summary of the life and works of the Roman poet Horace, focusing primarily on his satires and epistles. Horace was a prolific writer during the reign of Augustus, and his works provide a unique insight into the social and political climate of ancient Rome. Hovenden's book provides readers with a brief overview of Horace's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a poet. The book also delves into the themes and motifs present in Horace's works, such as the pursuit of pleasure, the dangers of excess, and the importance of friendship. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Horace's life and the second part on his writings. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of a specific satire or epistle, highlighting key themes and providing historical context. Overall, Horace's Life and Character: An Epitome of His Satires and Epistles is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Horace, as well as for those interested in the history and culture of ancient 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e R. M. Hovenden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1164675877\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164675877\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"R. M. Hovenden","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872382628095,"sku":"9781164675877","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/horaces-life-and-character-r-m-hovenden-9781164675877","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}