Horace: Odes Book I (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics) - Hardcover

Horace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521854733 ISBN 13: 9780521854733

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

In the first book of odes, Horace presents himself to his Roman readers in a novel guise, as the appropriator of the Greek lyric tradition. He aspired to add a new province to the empire of the national literature. The first book is designed both to establish Horace's engagement with his Greek predecessors and to create a role for lyric poetry in contemporary Rome. The collection of thirty-eight poems is therefore a dazzling feat of poetic appropriation and innovation, a blend of the public and the private voice of the poet. Classic Greek songs are evoked so as to provide a springboard for reflections on moral and political issues, for the praises of gods and men, friends and public figures, for celebration of love and drinking. This edition will enable students and their instructors to enter and enjoy Horace's lyric world.

About this title

Book Description:

The first book of odes is designed both to establish Horace's engagement with his Greek predecessors and to create a role for lyric poetry in contemporary Rome. This edition encourages students and scholars to appreciate Horace's achievement as a lyric poet.

About the Author:

Roland Mayer is Professor of Classics at King's College London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521854733
• ISBN 13: 9780521854733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 258
• Editor: Mayer Roland