Publisher's Synopsis
The First Book of the Satires of Horace: In English Verse (1870) is a book of poetry written by the ancient Roman poet Horace, translated into English by an unknown author. The book contains a collection of satirical poems that comment on various aspects of Roman society, including politics, religion, and social customs. The poems are written in a conversational style and use humor and irony to criticize the flaws and vices of the people and institutions of Horace's time. The translator has attempted to capture the wit and style of Horace's original Latin poetry in their English verse. The book is considered a classic of both Roman and English literature and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Rome.With Illustrations From Rich�������s Antiquities, A Life Of Horace, And Articles On The Roman House, Amphitheater, Theater, And Circus.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.
