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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Horace: The Odes and Epodes' presents the lyrical heart of Roman literature through the works of Quintus Horatius Flaccus, one of the most influential poets of the Augustan Age. This collection brings together the 'Odes' (Carmina), celebrated for their technical mastery and philosophical depth, and the 'Epodes,' which showcase the poet's earlier, more biting iambic style. Horace's verses explore a wide range of human experience, from the joys of wine and friendship to the solemn duties of patriotism and the inevitability of mortality. His famous call to 'carpe diem' resonates throughout these pages, capturing a world-view that balances epicurean pleasure with stoic resolve.These works represent the pinnacle of Latin lyric poetry, reflecting the political transitions and cultural flowering of Rome under Augustus. Readers will encounter themes of love, nature, and social critique, all rendered with the precision and economy of language that defined Horace's legacy. As a cornerstone of the Western literary canon, 'Horace: The Odes and Epodes' remains essential reading for students of classics and lovers of timeless poetry, offering a profound window into the soul of ancient Rome.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "Horace: The Odes and Epodes" presents the lyrical heart of Roman literature through the works of Quintus Horatius Flaccus, one of the most influential poets of the Augustan Age. This collection brings together the "Odes" (Carmina), celebrated for their technical mastery and philosophical depth, and the "Epodes," which showcase the poet's earlier, more biting iambic style. Horace's verses explore a wide range of human experience, from the joys of wine and friendship to the solemn duties of patriotism and the inevitability of mortality. His famous call to "carpe diem" resonates throughout these pages, capturing a world-view that balances epicurean pleasure with stoic resolve.These works represent the pinnacle of Latin lyric poetry, reflecting the political transitions and cultural flowering of Rome under Augustus. Readers will encounter themes of love, nature, and social critique, all rendered with the precision and economy of language that defined Horace's legacy. As a cornerstone of the Western literary canon, "Horace: The Odes and Epodes" remains essential reading for students of classics and lovers of timeless poetry, offering a profound window into the soul of ancient Rome.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "Horace: The Odes and Epodes" presents the lyrical heart of Roman literature through the works of Quintus Horatius Flaccus, one of the most influential poets of the Augustan Age. This collection brings together the "Odes" (Carmina), celebrated for their technical mastery and philosophical depth, and the "Epodes," which showcase the poet's earlier, more biting iambic style. Horace's verses explore a wide range of human experience, from the joys of wine and friendship to the solemn duties of patriotism and the inevitability of mortality. His famous call to "carpe diem" resonates throughout these pages, capturing a world-view that balances epicurean pleasure with stoic resolve.These works represent the pinnacle of Latin lyric poetry, reflecting the political transitions and cultural flowering of Rome under Augustus. Readers will encounter themes of love, nature, and social critique, all rendered with the precision and economy of language that defined Horace's legacy. As a cornerstone of the Western literary canon, "Horace: The Odes and Epodes" remains essential reading for students of classics and lovers of timeless poetry, offering a profound window into the soul of ancient Rome.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…