The Essential Horace Odes, Epodes, Satires And Epistles by Burton Raffel
New Translations by Burton Raffel
This book offers a comprehensive collection of Horace's most influential works, including his Odes, Epodes, Satires, and Epistles, translated and curated to capture the essence of his poetic and philosophical insights. Through these texts, Horace explores themes of love, friendship, politics, and the art of living, often with a tone that balances wit and wisdom. The translation aims to make Horace's classical Latin accessible to modern readers while preserving the lyrical beauty and intellectual depth of the original works. The collection serves as both an introduction to Horace's literary genius and a reflection on timeless human concerns.
- Published
- -23
- Nationality
- Roman
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Latin
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