The Art Of Poetry An Epistle To The Pisos

By Giovanni Raiberti, William Popple, Horácio, et al.

Book Overview

The Art of Poetry: An Epistle to the Pisos is a book written by the Roman poet Horace. It is a didactic poem in which Horace provides advice to aspiring poets on how to write good poetry. The poem is addressed to the Pisos, a prominent family in Rome who were known for their patronage of the arts. Horace begins by stating that poetry should be both instructive and entertaining, and he goes on to discuss various aspects of poetic composition, such as meter, language, and subject matter. He also provides examples of good and bad poetry, drawing on the works of earlier poets such as Homer and Virgil. Throughout the poem, Horace emphasizes the importance of balance and moderation in poetry, and he encourages poets to avoid both excessively simple and overly complex styles. The Art of Poetry is considered one of Horace's most important works and has been influential in the development of Western literary theory.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162688157
• ISBN13: 9781162688152
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"