The Works of HoraceGood Press, 19 lis 2019 - 268 Horace's 'The Works of Horace' is a collection of his poetry and essays that showcase his distinctive literary style, characterized by wit, satire, and philosophical reflections. Written during the early days of the Roman Empire, Horace's works explore themes such as love, friendship, and the passage of time, drawing inspiration from the classical Greek poets while also reflecting the values and concerns of his own era. The careful craftsmanship of his language and the underlying moral lessons in his work make Horace a timeless and influential figure in Western literature. The collection includes both his lyric poetry, such as the Odes and Epodes, and his satirical works like the Satires and Epistles, offering readers a comprehensive view of his talent and range as a writer. Horace's keen observations of human nature and society make his works not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and relevant to contemporary readers. Scholars have long admired Horace for his literary skill and insight, recognizing him as a master of poetic form and expression. His unique blend of humor and wisdom continues to captivate audiences across centuries, making 'The Works of Horace' a must-read for anyone interested in the classical tradition and the evolution of poetry. |
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... youth, less numerous by the vices of their fathers, shall hear of the citizens having whetted that sword [against themselves], with which it had been better that the formidable Persians had fallen; they shall hear of [actual] ...
... youth, less numerous by the vices of their fathers, shall hear of the citizens having whetted that sword [against themselves], with which it had been better that the formidable Persians had fallen; they shall hear of [actual] ...
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... youth is inflamed, and for whom ere long the maidens will grow warm. ODE V. TO PYRRHA. What dainty youth, bedewed with liquid perfumes, caresses you, Pyrrha, beneath the pleasant grot, amid a profusion of roses? For whom do you bind ...
... youth is inflamed, and for whom ere long the maidens will grow warm. ODE V. TO PYRRHA. What dainty youth, bedewed with liquid perfumes, caresses you, Pyrrha, beneath the pleasant grot, amid a profusion of roses? For whom do you bind ...
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... youth, in his fury, has impressed with his teeth a memorial on your lips. If you will give due attention to my advice, never expect that he will be constant, who inhumanly wounds those sweet kisses, which Venus has imbued with the fifth ...
... youth, in his fury, has impressed with his teeth a memorial on your lips. If you will give due attention to my advice, never expect that he will be constant, who inhumanly wounds those sweet kisses, which Venus has imbued with the fifth ...
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... youth, and drove me in a rage to the writing of swift-footed iambics. Now I am desirous of exchanging severity for good nature, provided that you will become my friend, after my having recanted my abuse, and restore me your affections ...
... youth, and drove me in a rage to the writing of swift-footed iambics. Now I am desirous of exchanging severity for good nature, provided that you will become my friend, after my having recanted my abuse, and restore me your affections ...
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... youths less violently shake thy fastened windows with their redoubled knocks, nor do they rob you of your rest; and your door, which formerly moved its yielding hinges freely, now sticks lovingly to ... youth rejoice rather in the verdant.
... youths less violently shake thy fastened windows with their redoubled knocks, nor do they rob you of your rest; and your door, which formerly moved its yielding hinges freely, now sticks lovingly to ... youth rejoice rather in the verdant.
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THE FIRST BOOK OF THE ODES OF HORACE | |
THE THIRD BOOK OF THE ODES OF HORACE | |
THE FOURTH BOOK OF THE ODES OF HORACE | |
THE BOOK OF THE EPODES OF HORACE | |
THE FIRST BOOK OF THE SATIRES OF HORACE | |
The Works of Horace | |
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE SATIRES OF HORACE | |
ODE I | |
THE FIRST BOOK OF THE EPISTLES OF HORACE | |
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE EPISTLES OF HORACE | |
ODE II | |
HORACES BOOK UPON THE ART OF POETRY | |
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