The Works of Horace, with English Notes by Horace
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"The Works of Horace, with English Notes" by Horace is a collection of poetry and literary works written in the early 19th century, which presents the celebrated writings of the Roman poet Horace along with accompanying English notes for clarity. This edition, revised and edited by Reginald H. Chase and initially produced by A. J. Macleane, aims to make Horace's works accessible to contemporary readers and scholars, delving into themes of love,
nature, morality, and the complexities of human experience as reflected in poetry. The beginning of the work introduces readers to the life of Horace, discussing his humble beginnings as a freedman's son in ancient Rome and his rise as a patronized literary figure under Augustus. The text traces his educational journey from provincial roots to studying in Rome and Athens, detailing his literary friendships, military involvement, and eventual success as a poet. This rich introduction sets the stage for the subsequent poems, hinting at the personal and historical contexts that resonate throughout Horace's poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Horace, 66 BCE-9 BCE |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Macleane, A. J., 1813-1858 |
| Editor | Chase, Reginald Heber, 1832-1885 |
| Title |
The Works of Horace, with English Notes Twentieth Edition |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Jim Dishington, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Latin language -- Readers -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46938 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3775 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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