A Poetical Translation of the Works of Horace
by Horace
Poetical Translation of the Works of Horace is a compilation of the works of Quintus Horatius Flaccus—more commonly known as Horace, the renowned Roman poet, literary critic, and satirist—as well as notes in Latin and French on his work from various critics. Born to a wealthy family in Apulia, Italy, in 65 B.C.E., Horace studied philosophy and literature in Athens before becoming an officer in Brutus’ army.[1] After leaving the army and losing his family’s fortune, Horace went to Rome, where he worked as a clerk at the Treasury and started writing poetry.[2]
In 29 B.C. Horace published Epodes, his first book of poetry, before publishing a four-part series of books calledOdes in 23 B.C and the poem Ars Poetica sometime before his death in 8 B.C.E.[3] Remembered for its plain but witty style, Horace’s poetry covers a wide range of topics, from drinking with friends to political musings on the fate of the Roman Empire as it recovered from years of civil war.[4] Several of Horace’s poems are addressed to dignitaries and political figures, including Emperor Augustus and senators, about subjects such as patriotism, ethics, and honor.[5] Horace encouraged writers to “read widely, to strive for precision, and to find the best criticism” and was a wide influence on several eighteenth-century poets, including Alexander Pope.[6] He is remembered for his ability to simply express difficult ideas and his political, ethical, and social commentary on the Roman Empire, which have influenced great thinkers and leaders throughout history.
Bibliographic Information
Author: Horace.
Title: A Poetical Translation of the Works of Horace: with the Original Text, and Notes Collected from the Best Latin and French Commentators on that Author.
Publication Info: London : Printed for A. Millar ... in the Strand, 1747.
Edition: Second edition; four volumes.
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Rebound in brown library binding. Purchased from Smythe Books LLC, ABAA.
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References
- ↑ The American Academy of Poets, s.v. “Horace," accessed October 3, 2013, http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/331
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Poetry Foundation, s.v. “Horace,” accessed October 3, 2013, http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/horace
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ The American Academy of Poets, s.v. “Horace.”
