Publisher's Synopsis
Horace: The Odes, Epodes And Carmen Saeculare (1902) is a collection of poems written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. The book includes three of Horace's most famous works: the Odes, Epodes, and Carmen Saeculare. The Odes are a collection of lyric poems that celebrate the joys of life, love, and nature. The Epodes are a series of poems that express Horace's political and personal views, often in a satirical or humorous tone. The Carmen Saeculare is a hymn that was performed during the Roman festival of the same name, celebrating the renewal of the world. This edition of the book includes a translation of the original Latin text by John Conington, as well as an introduction and notes by C.E. Vaughan. The book offers readers a glimpse into the rich literary and cultural history of ancient Rome, as well as the enduring legacy of one of its most celebrated poets.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.
