The Odes of Horace in Four Books

The Odes of Horace in Four Books is a collection of lyric poetry written by the ancient Roman poet, Horace. The book is divided into four sections, each containing a series of odes that explore a range of themes, including love, friendship, nature, and the passage of time. Horace's poetry is known for its elegance, wit, and wisdom, and his odes are considered some of the finest examples of Roman literature. The book is a classic of Western literature and has been translated into numerous languages over the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman culture and literature, and for those who appreciate the beauty and power of poetry.1858. The Latin poet Horace is the most celebrated of poets of Emperor Augustus's reign. His marvelously constructed poems, with their unswerving clarity of vision and extraordinary range of tone and emotion, deeply influenced the poetry of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Herbert, Marvell, Dryden, Pope, Samuel Johnson, Wordsworth, Frost, Auden, Larkin, and many others, in English and in other languages. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.