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All three Books refer generally to some well-known events; thus Horace is in possession of his Sabine farm, which was given him by Maecenas about 33 b.c. (i. 17; II. 13, 18; III. 13, the civil wars are over (31 bc), but the empire has not yet settled down again after the confusion (i. 2, 35; II. 1, 6; III. Augustus, first so called in 27, is entering upon the path of reform (i. 12; II. 15, 16; III. 1 - 6, and wars in Spain (ended in 19 Parthia (ended in and Scythia (ended much later) are still being waged (i. 2, 12, 19, 29, 35; II. 2, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16; III. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, But only in the few following Odes can any approximation be made to a definite date.
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§ 1. Life of Horace. - Quintus Horatius Flaccus, born December 8th, 65 B.C., was the son of a freedman, a coactor, or collector of moneys, occupying a small farm at Venusia in Apulia. The birth of Horace occurred after the enfranchisement of his father, so that he was ingenuus, i.e. the son of free parents; but nevertheless he incurred some cavil on the score of his parentage. At the age of twelve or thereabouts he was brought to Rome to receive the best education the city could give, and thus instead of attending the country school Whither many of his superiors in station went, he became a pupil of some of the leading teachers of the senatorial and equestrian youth. In particular he records his school days with one Orbilius, whose cane was always in his hand. He went to Athens at the age of eighteen, that being to Rome what the English Universities are to us; and there he studied the Epicurean philosophy.
After the assassination of Caesar(44 B.C.) and the flight of the murderers, one of them, Brutus, met Horace at Athens, and appointed him to a command in the army of the republican party. That army was routed at Philippi in 42, and amongst the rest Horace left his shield behind him and fled for his life. When the victorious party of Octavianus (Augustus) shortly afterwards issued free pardon to the mass of the republicans, Horace immediately returned to Italy. He found himself ruined - his father dead, his farm confiscated, and himself without influence or property. He took the post of a clerk to the Quaestors, and turned to composing Satires, the only field of literature not already occupied by some contemporary writer.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the life and writings of one of the most important figures in Roman literature: Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known to us as Horace. Born in 65 B.C. into the tumultuous era of the Roman Republic, Horace was witness to and an active participant in one of the most significant periods of Roman history. At the tender age of 21, propelled by his fatherâs sacrifices, Horace arrived in Athens to further his education only to be abruptly called away when civil war broke out. Following the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C., Horace (much to his chagrin) was conscripted into the army of Brutus and Cassius only to flee the battlefield at Philippi on hearing rumors of a rout. Fast forward to 31 B.C. after the ascension of Octavian, later Augustus Caesar. Rome has begun to enjoy a period of relative peace. During this time we find Horace amicably immersed in literary circles, making connections with key players such as Virgil and Maecenas, the latter of whom played a vital role in Horaceâs career. Through Maecenas, Horace was introduced to Emperor Augustus who was so impressed by him that he offered Horace a secretarial position (which Horace wisely declined) and bestowed upon him a small estate that gave him the financial security to focus on his new passion: poetry. This book presents a detailed analysis of Horaceâs writings, the bulk of which were produced during this period of his life and are divided into four distinct books of Odes, Satires, and Epodes. While all are significant for their influence on later generations of poets, it is the four books of Odes, in particular, that established Horaceâs reputation as a literary master. Addressed to friends, gods, emperors, and (often) himself, these poems explore the full range of human experience through themes of love, youth, beauty, mortality, and the simple joys of life. Horaceâs literary genius is evident in his command of a variety of meters and styles, which this book delves into deeply. His gift for clear and concise language and his ability to touch on topics of everyday life in an elevated yet accessible style make his works both relevant and relatable more than two thousand years after they were written. His profound insights into human nature have placed him in the esteemed company of the worldâs most renowned poets. This book is an ideal resource for anyone seeking a deeper and more complete understanding of this great writer as well as the era in which he lived. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330751633_0
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