Horace

The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Conington, John

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace," the esteemed poet combines exquisite lyrical form with profound philosophical insight, showcasing his mastery of the Latin elegiac and Sapphic stanzas. This collection, written during the tumultuous times of post-Civil War Rome, captures the essence of human emotion, societal critique, and divine reflection. The work is notable not only for its rich imagery and musical meter but also for its exploration of themes such as love, mortality, and the interplay between personal experience and historical destiny, marking it as pivotal in the development of lyric poetry within the Western tradition. Horace, one of the foremost figures of Augustan literature, was deeply influenced by the political upheaval of his era, his own experiences as a soldier, and his subsequent transition to a life of philosophical contemplation and literary creation. His connections with prominent figures such as Maecenas and Augustus enveloped him in a milieu that emphasized the importance of art as both a personal and public tool for expression. His oeuvre reflects a nuanced understanding of the delicate balance between personal sentiment and the broader cultural landscape, which he navigated with grace and intellect. "The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace" is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of poetry and its role in shaping societal values. Its timeless themes resonate across ages, encouraging readers to reflect on the nature of existence and the power of art. A rich tapestry of emotion and insight awaits those who delve into this profound work.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028234614
• Artikelnr.: 65975473

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).