Horace Books

Culturally significant, this work preserves the integrity of its original artifact, showcasing historical copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, reflecting the importance of maintaining access to foundational texts. The reproduction aims to remain as faithful as possible to the original, offering readers a glimpse into the past and the scholarly efforts to keep these works accessible.

Preface; Introduction; 1. Date of Odes II; 2. Horace's literary career; 3. Characteristics of Odes II; 4. Literary intertexts; 5. Internal architecture of poems; 6. Style; 7. Metre; 8. Text; 9. Abbreviations; Q. Horati Flacci Carminvm Liber Secvndvs; Commentary; Bibliography; Index.

The third book of Horace's Odes, published in 23 BC, showcases the poet's mastery of Latin lyricism. This edition features the original Latin text alongside a fresh translation by David West that captures the essence of Horace's work. Additionally, a comprehensive commentary is included, designed to assist students of Latin literature and Roman history, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with the language.

The satires in Book II are some of the trickiest poems of ancient Rome's trickiest poet. For intermediate and advanced students, this edition explains difficult issues of grammar, syntax, word-choice, genre, period, and style. It also offers fresh insights into the unique aspects of Horatian satire.

The Latin text of the second book of Horace's masterpiece is presented alongside a faithful translation that preserves the essence of the original. A comprehensive commentary enhances understanding, making this edition suitable for both students and enthusiasts of classical poetry.

This commentary fulfils the need for a student edition of Horace's literary epistles, which have recently been the subject of renewed scholarly interest. Professor Rudd provides a clear introduction to each of the three poems: the Epistles to Augustus, to Florus, and to the Pisones (the so-called 'Ars Poetica').

The odes of Horace are the cornerstone of lyric poetry in the Western world. This work aims to bring all 103 odes into English in a series of translations while also illuminating the imagination of one of literary history's towering figures.

Major new commentary on Horace's debut work, in which he wrestles with the problem of how to define and assimilate satire. Designed primarily for upper- level university students of classics, providing help with grammar and syntax as well as literary, historical and sociological aspects of the text.

The Odes by Horace offer profound reflections on wine, celebrations, love, and friendship, transforming everyday moments into something remarkable. This edition features James Michie's acclaimed translations, praised for their enduring freshness and strength. Literary critic John Hollander highlights the responsiveness of Michie's work to the nuances of Horace's original texts, making this collection a valuable resource for readers seeking to appreciate the timeless beauty of these classic poems.

This accessible volume comprises an edition with introduction and commentary of the first book of Epistles of the Roman poet Horace.