The First Book of the Satires ..

By Horatius, Anthony Rich, Robert Millington

Book Overview

The First Book of Horace's Satires is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poet Horace in the 1st century BC. The book, first published in 1842, contains ten satires that cover a range of topics, including morality, ethics, politics, and society. Through his witty and often humorous writing, Horace offers commentary on the social and political issues of his time, as well as advice on how to live a virtuous life. The poems are written in a conversational style, with Horace often addressing the reader directly, and they are a testament to his skill as a writer and his ability to capture the essence of Roman life. This edition of The First Book of Horace's Satires includes an introduction by the translator, as well as notes and a glossary to aid in understanding the text. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman literature, satire, or the human condition.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: 1104491265
• ISBN13: 9781104491260
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"