Isbn: 9780282777074 - q. horatii flacci opera, vol. 1: carminum libri iiii, epodon liber, carmen saeculare (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a scholarly examination of different versions of Horace's written works and how to determine the most authentic versions. Focusing primarily on the earliest, pre-medieval codices, the author traces the development and transmission of Horace's works across generations of scribes. The author presents an overview of the tradition of copying by hand, and the ways in which the works of Roman poets and writers were altered, misinterpreted, and corrected over time by their scribes. Drawing on the author's deep understanding of paleography, philology, and the history of literature, this book reveals the fascinating story of a classic work. It is an essential resource for students of Horace and Roman literature. 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.…