Description: This book is an extensive and thorough examination of the life and works of the Roman poet Horace. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Horace's Odes, as well as his other works, exploring the poet's distinctive style, metrical innovations, and thematic preoccupations. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context of Horace's writing, situating him within the broader landscape of Roman literature and society. The author argues that Horace was a master of poetic form, and that his Odes represent a unique blend of personal experience, philosophical reflection, and social commentary. The book explores the ways in which Horace's poetry reflects the social and political changes taking place in Rome during his lifetime, and how his work both responded to and shaped the cultural landscape of the period. Ultimately, the book presents Horace as a complex and multifaceted figure, whose poetry offers valuable insights into the human condition, the nature of art, and the complexities of Roman society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman literature, poetry, or the history of ideas, and offers a fresh and engaging perspective on one of the most influential poets of all time. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: Portuguese
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 261
Type: textbook
Book Title: Obras De Horacio, Vol. 1 : Os Quatro Livros Das Odes, E Epodos (Classic Reprint)
Language: Portuguese
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 12.5 Oz
Author: Horace Horace
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback