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The Satires of Horace is a collection of satirical poems written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. Originally published in 1899, this edition features a translation into English by John Conington, a renowned classicist and scholar of Horace's works. The satires cover a range of topics, from the follies of Roman society and politics to the virtues of simple living and contentment. Through his witty and often biting commentary, Horace offers a unique perspective on life in ancient Rome and the human condition more broadly. This edition also includes extensive notes and commentary by Conington, providing historical and cultural context for modern readers. Overall, The Satires of Horace is a fascinating and entertaining glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest poets of the ancient world.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: 9781164947141
  • ISBN-10: 1164947141
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.97 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Page Count: 480

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