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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.
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Including an introduction and commentary, this volume of Horace's imaginary letters in verse represents the Roman poet's most original contribution to Latin literature. The commentary pays particular attention to the language's poetic qualities in the course of providing comprehension help with the language.
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This volume comprises an edition with introduction and commentary of the first book of Horace's Epistles. These imaginary letters in verse represent the poet's most original contribution to Latin literature.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0521258987
- ISBN 13 9780521258982
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages299
- EditorMayer Roland
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Cambridge University Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0521258987
ISBN 13: 9780521258982
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