Publisher's Synopsis
Horatian Echoes: Translations Of The Odes Of Horace is a book that contains English translations of the odes of the ancient Roman poet Horace. The translations were done by Horace himself, and were first published in 1893. The book is divided into four sections, each containing a different set of odes. The first section includes odes that celebrate the joys of life, while the second section contains odes that reflect on the fleeting nature of life. The third section includes odes that praise the virtues of friendship and love, while the fourth and final section contains odes that reflect on the power of poetry and the role of the poet in society. The translations are written in a lyrical style that captures the beauty and elegance of Horace's original poetry. Overall, Horatian Echoes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the poetry of Horace or in the history of ancient Roman literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
