About this title: Horace (65-8 BC) is one of the most important and brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled. Horace's Odes and Epodes constitute a body of Latin poetry equalled only by Virgil's, astonishing us with leaps of sense and rich modulation, masterly metaphor, and exquisite subtlety. The Epodes include proto-Augustan poems, intent on demonstrating the tolerance, humour and the humanity of the new leaders of Rome, robust love poems, and poems of violent denunciation; the Odes echo Greek lyric poetry, reflecting on war, politics and ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2008-12-15
ISBN-13:9780199555277ISBN:0199555273
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780192832467ISBN:0192832468
Description: Fine. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall; A new translation by David West. Near Mint. 198 pages Post Typically 1-2 days UK, 2-7 days Worldwide. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199555277ISBN:0199555273
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 240 pages. This is a superb new translation of the great augustan poet horace's odes and epodes-brilliantly crafted and diverse poems of politics, friendsh1p, love, and wine. the edition is supplemented by a lucid introduction, extensive notes, and glossary of names. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199555277ISBN:0199555273
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196x129 mm. (240) this is a superb new translation of the great augustan poet horace's odes and epodes-brilliantly crafted and diverse poems of politics, friendsh1p, love, and wine. the edition is supplemented by a lucid introduction, extensive notes, and glossary of names. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780192839428ISBN:019283942X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196x129 mm. (240) this is a superb new translation of the great augustan poet horace's odes and epodes-brilliantly crafted and diverse poems of politics, friendsh1p, love, and wine. the edition is supplemented by a lucid introduction, extensive notes, and glossary of names. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199555277ISBN:0199555273
Description: This is a superb new translation of the great Augustan poet Horace's Odes and Epodes-brilliantly crafted and diverse poems of politics, friendship, love, and wine. The edition is supplemented by a lucid introduction, extensive notes, and glossary of... read more
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