The Odes And Carmen Saeculare Of Horace (1865)

By Warren H Cudwarth, Horace John Conington, Horace

Book Overview

The Odes And Carmen Saeculare Of Horace is a book written by the ancient Roman poet, Horace. It was originally published in 1865 and features a collection of his most famous works, including his odes and the Carmen Saeculare. The odes are a series of lyrical poems that cover a wide range of themes, from love and friendship to nature and politics. The Carmen Saeculare, on the other hand, is a hymn that Horace wrote to celebrate the secular games held in Rome in 17 BC. The book is considered a masterpiece of Latin literature and has been praised for its elegant style, vivid imagery, and profound insights into the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and the works of Horace in particular.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: 112020447X
• ISBN13: 9781120204479
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"