The Odes and Epodes of Horace (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419145636)

The Odes and Epodes of Horace is a collection of poetry by the ancient Roman poet Horace. The book contains 88 poems, divided into four books: the Odes, the Epodes, the Carmen Saeculare, and the Secular Hymn. The Odes are lyrical poems that celebrate the joys of life, love, and friendship, as well as the beauty of nature. They are written in a variety of meters and styles, ranging from simple hymns to complex lyric odes. The Epodes are shorter, more satirical poems that often criticize the vices and follies of society. The Carmen Saeculare is a hymn that was sung during a religious festival in ancient Rome, while the Secular Hymn was written to celebrate the dawn of a new age. Horace's poetry is known for its wit, elegance, and sophistication, and his influence can be seen in the works of many later poets, including Shakespeare and Milton. This edition includes a comprehensive introduction and notes that provide historical and cultural context for the poems, as well as explanations of their literary techniques and themes.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: 1419145630
ISBN-13: 9781419145636
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d