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The Odes and Epodes of Horace

The Odes and Epodes of Horace

Clement, Lawrence Smith
Horace

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162760109
ISBN13: 9781162760100
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Odes and Epodes of Horace is a collection of poems written by the ancient Roman poet, Horace. The book contains 103 odes and 17 epodes, which were written between 23 and 13 BCE. The odes are lyrical poems that cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, nature, and morality. The epodes, on the other hand, are shorter and more satirical in nature. They often criticize social and political issues of Horace's time.The poems are written in a variety of meters, including the Sapphic and Alcaic meters, and are known for their musicality and elegance. Horace's use of language and imagery is also highly praised, as he is able to convey complex emotions and ideas in a concise and beautiful way.The Odes and Epodes of Horace has been highly influential in Western literature and has been translated into many languages. It is considered one of the greatest works of Latin poetry and continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers alike.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.

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