The Complete Odes and Epodes by Horace (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Complete Odes and Epodes by Horace, David West This is a superb new translation of the great Augustan poet Horaces Odes and Epodes - brilliantly crafted and diverse poems of politics, friendship, love, and wine. The edition is supplemented by a lucid introduction, extensive notes, and glossary of names. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Horace (65-8 BC) is one of the most important and brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled. Horaces Odes and Epodes constitute a body of Latin poetry equalled only by Virgils, astonishing us with leaps of sense and rich modulation, masterly metaphor, and exquisite subtlety. The Epodes include proto-Augustan poems, intent on demonstrating the tolerance, humour and the humanity of the new leaders of Rome, robust love poems, and poems of violent denunciation; the Odes echo Greek lyric poetry, reflecting on war, politics and the gods, and celebrating the pleasures of wine, friendship, love, poetry and music. Steeped in allusion to contemporary affairs, Horaces verse is best read in terms of his changing relationship to the public sphere, and David Wests superb new translation is supplemented by a lucid introduction illuminating these complexities, extensive notes, a chronological survey and a glossary of names. Author Biography David West is Professor Emeritus of Latin at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne & Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow.Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Horace) was born in late 65 BC at Venusia in Apulia. He served on the staff of Brutus army until the defeat at Philippi in 42 BC. On returning to Rome he found his father dead and his property confiscated but obtained a secretarial post in the treasury. His poetry impressed Virgil, who introduced him to the great patron Maecenas in 38 BC. From now on Horace had no financial worries and moved freely among the leading poets and statesmen of Rome; afterVirgils death in 19 BC he was virtually Poet Laureate. Long Description Horace (65-8 BC) is one of the most important and brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled. Horaces Odes and Epodes constitute a body of Latin poetry equalled only by Virgils, astonishing us with leaps of sense and rich modulation, masterly metaphor, and exquisite subtlety. The Epodes include proto-Augustan poems, intent on demonstrating the tolerance, humour and the humanity of the new leaders of Rome, robust love poems, and poems of violent denunciation; the Odes echo Greek lyric poetry, reflecting on war, politics and the gods, and celebrating the pleasures of wine, friendship, love, poetry and music. Steeped in allusion to contemporary affairs, Horaces verse is best read in terms of his changing relationship to the public sphere, and David Wests superb new translation is supplemented by a lucid introduction illuminating these complexities, extensive notes, a chronological survey and a glossary of names. Feature * The most fully annotated edition available Details ISBN0199555273 Author David West Short Title COMP ODES & EPODES Language English Translator David West ISBN-10 0199555273 ISBN-13 9780199555277 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2008-10-09 NZ Release Date 2008-10-09 Edited by Wim H. van der Putten Birth 1938 Death 1851 Affiliation The Netherlands Institute of Ecology, The Netherlands Position Lecturer Qualifications J.D. Pages 240 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-10-09 DEWEY 874.01 Audience A / AS level AU Release Date 2008-10-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16094640;

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