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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the adaptation of Horace's lyric poetry by German scholars, scholars whose critical approach has heavily influenced the study of Horace in the present day. The author argues that this approach has resulted in a distorted view of the Roman poet, largely due to a fixation on textual criticism as a means of 'purifying' Horace's work. This obsession with textual criticism has led to the widespread acceptance of speculative and often unsubstantiated emendations and deletions, resulting in a fragmented and incomplete understanding of Horace's poetry. The author contends that this approach privileges aesthetic criteria over historical and literary context, leading to an overemphasis on elegance and polish at the expense of recognizing the richness and complexity of Horace's work. The book challenges the prevailing critical orthodoxy, arguing for a more nuanced and holistic approach to the study of Horace's poetry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366114702_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780366114702
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780366114702
Quantity: 15 available