Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-267) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This book explores the whole range of the output of an exceptionally versatile and innovative poet, from the Epodes to the literary-critical Epistles. Distinguished scholars of diverse background and interests introduce readers to a variety of critical approaches to Horace and to Latin poetry. Close attention is paid throughout to the actual text of Horace, with many of the chapters focusing on reading a single poem. These close readings are then situated in a number of different political, philosophical and historical contexts. The book sheds light not only on Horace but on the general problems confronting Latinists in the study of Augustan poetry, and it will be of value to a wide range of upper-level Latin students and scholars.
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Title
Traditions and contexts in the poetry of Horace.
International Standard Book Number
0521642469
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Horace-- Criticism and interpretation.
Horace-- Critique et interprétation.
Horace.
HorÁcio,65-8 A. C.
Horatius Flaccus, Quintus.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Epistolary poetry, Latin-- History and criticism.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)-- History-- To 500.
Laudatory poetry, Latin-- History and criticism.
Verse satire, Latin-- History and criticism.
Influence littéraire, artistique, etc.
Poésie élogieuse latine-- Histoire et critique.
Poésie épistolaire latine-- Histoire et critique.