Epistles Book I
Part of Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
- Real Author: Horace
- Editor: Roland Mayer
- Date Published: November 1994
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521277549
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This volume comprises an edition, with introduction and commentary, of the first book of Horace's Epistles. These are imaginary letters in verse, and represent the Roman poet's most original contribution to Latin literature. The introduction discusses poetic form and style, the addressees of the letters and the main topics, as well as the layout of the poems and their organization within Book I. The commentary gives ample help with the language, paying particular attention to its poetic qualities.
Read more- This is the first commentary on Epistles I on this scale published in English this century
- The introduction is full and informative and provides an excellent way into the Epistles
- Particular attention is paid to the poet's use of language
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"...the fullest commentary in English on Epistles 1 for a century; it is valuable for the learning displayed in its introduction and commentary..." International Journal of the Classical Tradition
See more reviews"This welcome addition to the Cambridge commentaries is sure to become the standard edition." Classical World
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- Date Published: November 1994
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521277549
- length: 300 pages
- dimensions: 204 x 128 x 21 mm
- weight: 0.34kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction:
1. The Epistle as a literary form
2. Horace's career
3. The addressees and the date of composition
4. Poetic style
5. Themes
6. The organisation of the book
7. The transmission of the text. Q. Horati Flacci Epistvlarvm Liber Primvs
Commentary
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