Bibliograph

The complete Odes and Epodes, Horace ; translated with an introduction and notes by David West

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The complete Odes and Epodes, Horace ; translated with an introduction and notes by David West

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The complete Odes and Epodes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

234297347

Responsibility statement

Horace ; translated with an introduction and notes by David West

Series statement

Oxford world's classics

Summary

Horace (65-8 B.C.) is one of the most important and brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled. Steeped in allusion to contemporary affairs, Horace's verse is best read in terms of his changing relationship to the public sphere. While the Odes are subtle and allusive, the Epodes are robust and coarse in their celebrations of sex and tirades against political leaders. This edition also includes the Secular Hymn and Suetonius's "Life of Horace." - Publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The life of Horace / Suetonius -- Translator's note -- Note on the text -- Select bibliography -- Chronological survey -- Epodes -- Odes, book 1 -- Odes, book 2 -- Odes, book 3 -- Secular hymn -- Odes, book 4 -- Explanatory notes -- Glossary

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