Horace

The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace (eBook, ePUB)

Elegant verses of love, friendship, and timeless beauty
Übersetzer: Conington, John

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Horace's 'The Odes and Carmen Saeculare' is a collection of lyrical poems that showcases his mastery of classical Latin poetry. Known for his elegant style and themes of love, friendship, and the passage of time, Horace's work reflects the literary context of the Augustan Age in Rome. Through his use of vivid imagery and philosophical reflections, Horace's poetry continues to resonate with readers today, inviting them into a world of beauty and contemplation. The Odes exemplify Horace's ability to blend mythological allusions with personal emotions, creating a timeless work of art. Horace, a renowned Roman poet, drew inspiration from the tumultuous political and social climate of his time. His experiences as a court poet and a witness to historical events influenced the themes and tone of his poetry, making him a significant figure in Latin literature. Horace's dedication to the craft of poetry is evident in 'The Odes and Carmen Saeculare,' where his skillful use of meter and wordplay captivates readers. For lovers of classical literature and poetry, 'The Odes and Carmen Saeculare' of Horace is a must-read. This collection offers a glimpse into the poetic genius of a prolific Roman author and provides insight into the literary and cultural landscape of ancient Rome.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664605832
• Artikelnr.: 58501373

Autorenporträt

Quintus Horatius Flaccus (8 December 65 BC - 27 November 8 BC), known in the English-speaking world as Horace, was the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus. His career coincided with Rome's momentous change from a republic to an empire. An officer in the republican army defeated at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC, he was befriended by Octavian's right-hand man in civil affairs, Maecenas, and became a spokesman for the new regime. Horace is often regarded as the world's first autobiographer. His writings tell far more about himself, his character, his development, and his way of life, than any other great poet of antiquity. Horace left Rome, possibly after his father's death, and continued his formal education in Athens, a great centre of learning in the ancient world, where he arrived at nineteen years of age, enrolling in The Academy. Founded by Plato, The Academy was now dominated by Epicureans and Stoics, whose theories and practises made a deep impression on the young man from Venusia. Meanwhile, he mixed and lounged about with the elite of Roman youth, such as Marcus, the idle son of Cicero, and the Pompeius to whom he later addressed a poem. It was in Athens too that he probably acquired deep familiarity with the ancient tradition of Greek lyric poetry, at that time largely the preserve of grammarians and academic specialists (access to such material was easier in Athens than in Rome, where the public libraries had yet to be built by Asinius Pollio and Augustus).