ISBN: 9781334211560 - the works of horace: edited, with explanatory notes (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

Condizione: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive journey through Horace's literary career, one of Rome's most renowned poets. The author skillfully presents the complexities of Horace's poetry by intertwining biography with literary analysis. Horace, born in 65 BCE, was a master of lyric, satire, and epistle forms, solidifying his place in the canon of significant Roman authors. His works are distinguished by their metrical and stylistic brilliance and their exploration of diverse themes: from love and friendship to the intricacies of philosophy and human nature. The author argues that Horace perpetually straddled the line between Epicurean detachment and Stoic acceptance of the vagaries of life. These themes resonate across his vast body of work. Horace's writings thus offer a rich and nuanced lens into the complexities of human existence and the socio-cultural contexts in which they were written. This book is an insightful read for those interested in the convergence of literary analysis, biography, and the exploration of universal themes. It is a testament to Horace's enduring influence and the depth with which his poetry reflects the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…