The Lyrics Of Horace: Done Into English Rhyme (1870)

By Thomas Charles Baring

Book Overview

The Lyrics of Horace: Done into English Rhyme is a book published in 1870 that features the works of the Roman poet Horace, translated into English verse by an unknown author. Horace is known for his lyric poetry, which often deals with themes of love, friendship, and the pleasures of life. This book contains a selection of his most famous odes, epodes, and satires, rendered into rhyming English verse that captures the spirit and style of the original Latin. The translator has taken great care to preserve the meter and structure of Horace's poetry, while also making it accessible to a modern English-speaking audience. The book includes notes and commentary that provide context and background information on the poems, as well as a brief biography of Horace himself. Overall, The Lyrics of Horace is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical poetry and literature, as well as for those who simply enjoy beautiful and timeless verse.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: 1104498227
• ISBN13: 9781104498221
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"