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The First Book Of Horace's Satires (1842)

The First Book Of Horace's Satires (1842)

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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1165747987
ISBN13: 9781165747986
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The First Book of Horace's Satires is a collection of poems written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. Originally published in 1842, this edition features an English translation by the scholar Christopher Smart. The satires are a series of witty and insightful observations on the social and political issues of Horace's time, covering topics such as greed, ambition, and the dangers of excess. The poems are written in a conversational style, with Horace addressing his audience directly and using humor and irony to make his points. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature, as well as those looking for a glimpse into the social and political climate of Horace's era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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