The First Epistle Of The Second Book Of Horace, Imitated (1737)

By Horatius and Alexander Pope

Book Overview

The First Epistle of the Second Book of Horace, Imitated is a book written by Horace, a Roman poet, and published in 1737. The book is a translation of Horace's original work, which was written in Latin. It is a satirical poem that explores the virtues of living a simple life and the dangers of pursuing wealth and fame. The poem is addressed to a friend, who is advised to avoid the pitfalls of ambition and to focus on the pleasures of a quiet life. The book is considered to be a classic of English literature and is admired for its wit and wisdom. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry or classical literature.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: 1166143430
• ISBN13: 9781166143435
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"