Horace Epistles, Book 2: And Epistola Ad Pisones, Or Art Of Poetry (1880)

By Horace

Book Overview

Horace Epistles, Book 2: And Epistola Ad Pisones, Or Art Of Poetry is a book written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. The book is a collection of letters, or epistles, written by Horace to various individuals, including his friend and patron Maecenas. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including philosophy, ethics, and literature.The book also includes Horace's famous Epistola Ad Pisones, also known as the Art of Poetry. This letter is a guide to writing poetry, and includes advice on everything from choosing subject matter to using literary devices. It is considered one of the most important works on the art of poetry in Western literature.This edition of Horace Epistles, Book 2: And Epistola Ad Pisones, Or Art Of Poetry was published in 1880 and includes both the original Latin text and an English translation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature, poetry, or philosophy.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: 1104132648
• ISBN13: 9781104132644
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"