Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera, Interpretatione et Notis

Horace

Published by J. Johnson; et al, London, 1799

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A collection of the Latin poetical works of Horace, an extensive collection of his influential lyrical poetry. A collection of the works of Horace, here in the original Latin.Including a life of Horace.'Odes' is a collection of four books of lyric poems by Horace. The original Latin books were published in 23 BC and 13 BC.The odes are written in an imitation of the short lyrical poems written by the original Greek poets, Sappho, Pindar, and Alcaeus. The poems cover a range of subjects, including religion, wine, patriotism, love, friendship, and morality.Horace was a Roman lyric poet and satirist, who worked under the emperor Augustus. He is best known for this collection.Bookplate of Granville Hastings Wheler to the front paste down. Wheler was a clergyman and scientist who owned Otterden Place, where he carrier out experiments on electricity; he was the first in England to electrify a live animal.The twelfth edition.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Some rubbing and a few light marks to the boards and spine. Cracks to the front joint. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with just a few scattered spots. Prior owner's faded ink inscription to the title page. Good. Seller Inventory # 823P37

Bibliographic Details

Title: Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera, Interpretatione...

Publisher: J. Johnson; et al, London

Publication Date: 1799

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Good

Book Type: book