The Epodes, Satires, And Epistles Of Horace (1845) - Horace - Bog

The Epodes, Satires, and Epistles of Horace is a collection of works by the ancient Roman poet Horace, originally published in 23 BC. This 1845 edition includes English translations of Horace's works by various translators, including Francis Howes, Christopher Smart, and John Conington.The Epodes are a collection of short poems in various meters, often dealing with themes of love, politics, and social commentary. The Satires are longer works that use humor and satire to critique Roman society and its values, while the Epistles are letters written by Horace to his friends and acquaintances.The translations in this edition aim to capture the wit, humor, and style of Horace's original Latin works, while making them accessible to English-speaking readers. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on Horace's life and works, as well as notes on the translations and the Latin text.Overall, The Epodes, Satires, and Epistles of Horace is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of this influential ancient poet, as well as for students of Latin and Roman literature.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.