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Horace in London: Consisting of Imitations of the First Two Books of the Odes of Horace (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Horace in London blends classical verse with a sharp, urban wit.
This volume presents imitations of Horace’s odes set against the bustle and quirks of London life, offering playful echoes of ancient themes in a modern city.
In these pages, readers meet a gallery of lively London voices—from Miss Puff to the stock jobber and the Jokeby scenes—through witty, accessible verse. The book pairs classical form with street-smart humor, delivering satire that touches on manners, money, and society without spoilers or heavy theory.- A collection of Horace-inspired odes reimagined for London’s streets and seasons
- Character sketches and urban scenes that mix timeless themes with 19th-century city life
- Playful parodies and light satire that invite readers to spot the contrasts between ancient Rome and modern London
- Clear, approachable verse that reads with modern ease while nodding to classical rhythm
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James Smith is Lecturer in English Literature at Durham University. Author of a critical study on the work of Terry Eagleton (2008), he has published widely in journals such as New Theatre Quarterly and Literature and History. He received his PhD from Cambridge in 2007.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of satirical poems from the golden age of the art form, where poets like Horace wielded their lyrical weapons to skewer the foibles of society. These poems, written in a similar vein, explore themes of vanity, politics, power, money, and more, exposing the humorous and tragic absurdities of human existence with wit and panache. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into aristocratic Regency life, and in a broader sense into ourselves, regardless of time or place. These poems may have been written hundreds of years ago, but the author's insights into our human condition remain as sharp and relevant as ever. 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 # 9781331748021_0
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