Horace, John Conington

The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace

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Produktbeschreibung

Experience the enduring power of classical literature with the "Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace." This collection presents the timeless odes of Horace, one of ancient Rome's most celebrated poets. Delve into the world of laudatory poetry and explore themes of love, friendship, philosophy, and the Roman state, all expressed with Horace's characteristic wit and elegance. This volume offers a window into Roman society and values, showcasing the artistry and influence of Latin poetry. Discover why Horace's verses have resonated through the centuries, inspiring readers and writers alike. This carefully prepared edition allows you to appreciate the beauty and depth of Horace's work. A must-have for anyone interested in classical literature, ancient Rome, and the rich tradition of European poetry. 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 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. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 408g
• ISBN-13: 9781023012911
• ISBN-10: 102301291X
• Artikelnr.: 74069410

Autorenporträt

Quintus Horatius Flaccus (8 December 65 BC - 27 November 8 BC), known in the English-speaking world as Horace, was the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus. His career coincided with Rome's momentous change from a republic to an empire. An officer in the republican army defeated at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC, he was befriended by Octavian's right-hand man in civil affairs, Maecenas, and became a spokesman for the new regime. Horace is often regarded as the world's first autobiographer. His writings tell far more about himself, his character, his development, and his way of life, than any other great poet of antiquity. Horace left Rome, possibly after his father's death, and continued his formal education in Athens, a great centre of learning in the ancient world, where he arrived at nineteen years of age, enrolling in The Academy. Founded by Plato, The Academy was now dominated by Epicureans and Stoics, whose theories and practises made a deep impression on the young man from Venusia. Meanwhile, he mixed and lounged about with the elite of Roman youth, such as Marcus, the idle son of Cicero, and the Pompeius to whom he later addressed a poem. It was in Athens too that he probably acquired deep familiarity with the ancient tradition of Greek lyric poetry, at that time largely the preserve of grammarians and academic specialists (access to such material was easier in Athens than in Rome, where the public libraries had yet to be built by Asinius Pollio and Augustus).