The Epodes Of Horace (1898)

By Horaci, David Mankin, Horatius

Book Overview

The Epodes of Horace is a collection of lyrical poems written by the Roman poet Horace in the first century BC. This edition of the book was published in 1898 and features an English translation by John Conington. The Epodes are known for their satirical and often bawdy content, and are considered to be some of Horace's most entertaining works. The poems cover a range of topics, from love and friendship to politics and war. They are written in a variety of meters, including iambic and trochaic, and often feature vivid imagery and wordplay. This edition also includes an introduction by Conington, providing historical context and literary analysis of the poems. The Epodes of Horace is a must-read for anyone interested in classical poetry and the literature of ancient Rome.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: 1437164897
• ISBN13: 9781437164893
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"