Horace: Odes Book III

Horace's Odes, published in 23 BC, is a lyric trilogy that rivals the great lyric poets of Greece. This volume aims to place Horace's Odes in their literary and historical context, explain his Latin, articulate his thought, and elucidate his brilliance. It presents a new text and an independent approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 412 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Horace, the esteemed Latin poet, completed his lyric trilogy with the publication of Book 3 of the Odes in 23 BC. This remarkable work, widely regarded as his most famous masterpiece, commenced with the renowned Roman Odes, considered the defining texts of the Augustan Age. Concluding with a triumphant assertion, Horace proudly declared that he had crafted a body of lyric poetry rivaling the esteemed lyric poets of Greece, a lasting monument that would endure alongside the greatness of Rome itself.

The present volume seeks to provide a comprehensive exploration of Horace's Odes within their literary and historical context. It aims to elucidate his Latin, unravel his thought, and shed light on his unparalleled brilliance. Presented with a new text and adopting an approach distinct from previous commentators, this volume endeavors to present a fresh perspective on the timeless beauty of Horace's poetry.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108740548
Edition number: New ed