Satires and Epistles of Horace and Satires of Persius (Penguin

Satires and Epistles of Horace and Satires of Persius (Penguin Classics)

Inspiring poets from Ben Jonson and Alexander Pope to W. H. Auden and Robert Frost, the writings of Horace and Persius have had a powerful influence on later Western literature. The Satires of Persius are highly idiosyncratic, containing a courageous attack on the poetry and morals of his wealthy contemporariesâ€”even the ruling emperor, Nero. The Satires of Horace, written in the troubled decade ending with the establishment of Augustusâ€™s regime, provide an amusing treatment of menâ€™s perennial enslavement to money, power, glory, and sex. Epistles I, addressed to the poetâ€™s friends, deals with the problem of achieving contentment amid the complexities of urban life, while Epistles II and the Ars Poetica discuss Latin poetryâ€”its history and social functions, and the craft required for its success.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin Classics
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140455083
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2005-12-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140455083

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin Classics
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780140455083
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2005-12-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780140455083

Satires and Epistles of Horace and Satires of Persius (Penguin Classics)

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