Horace, Parts 1-2 : The Odes, Carmen Seculare And Epodes (1887)
Overview
Horace, Parts 1-2: The Odes, Carmen Seculare And Epodes is a book that was originally written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. This particular edition was published in 1887 and includes a collection of Horace's most famous works, including his odes, Carmen Seculare, and epodes. The odes are a collection of poems that were written in a variety of styles and themes, ranging from love and friendship to politics and morality. The Carmen Seculare is a hymn that Horace wrote to celebrate the secular games that were held in Rome every 110 years. The epodes, on the other hand, are a collection of short poems that were written in a more satirical and humorous style.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the odes and Carmen Seculare, and the second part containing the epodes. The odes are further divided into four books, each containing a different set of poems. The book is written in Latin, but this particular edition includes an English translation of the poems, making it accessible to a wider audience.Overall, Horace, Parts 1-2: The Odes, Carmen Seculare And Epodes is a comprehensive collection of Horace's most famous works, providing readers with an insight into the mind of one of the greatest poets of ancient Rome.Part 1, Introduction, Text, And Appendices; Part 2, Notes.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781120204516
- ISBN-10: 1120204518
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.14 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.64 pounds
- Page Count: 562
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