Why Horace?: A Collection of Interpretations

Why Horace?: A Collection of Interpretations
ISBN-10
0865164177
ISBN-13
9780865164178
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
255
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Author
William Scovil Anderson

Description

Twenty-one essays make a cogent case for reading Latin poet Horace as a verse form innovator--E.A. Fredricksmeyer seconds spring-song Odes 4.7 as a candidate for the most beautiful poem in ancient literature; espouser of the carpe diem theme in his love poems; and astute observer of Augustan era politics. In reprinted articles from classical studies journals and books (1956-89), the contributors address the Odes from Books 1-3 circa 30-23 BC, plus the Satire from his first publication of 35 BC. Lacks an index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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