Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera: Interpretatione Et Notis Illustravit Ludovicus Desprez, Cardinalitius Socius Ac Rhetor Emeritus, Jussu Christianissimi Regis, in Usum Serenissimi Delphini, Ac Serenissimor - Hardcover

Horace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366145703 ISBN 13: 9780366145706

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Complete scholarly edition of Horace with guided interpretation

Horace’s works are presented with the editor’s scholarly notes, offering clear explanations and historical context. This edition includes life and chronology, extensive notes, and a precise index to help readers understand the Roman poet’s satire, lyric verse, and cultural background.

• Foreword and life notes outline the poet’s era and the textual journey behind the edition.
• Annotations and chronology illuminate references, with practical guidance for readers of Latin poetry.
• A detailed index and study aids help navigate Horace’s works and literary connections.
• Accessible commentary supports study of Latin style, meter, and cultural allusion without spoilers.

Ideal for students, scholars, and readers seeking a thoughtful, guided encounter with Horace’s poetry and its Roman world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0366145703
• ISBN 13: 9780366145706
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 649