Publisher's Synopsis
""The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Horace and the Elegiac Poets"" is a book written by W. Y. Sellar that explores the poetic works of Horace and other elegiac poets during the Augustan Age of Rome. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the literary and cultural context in which these poets wrote, examining their themes, styles, and techniques. Sellar delves into the social and political climate of the time, exploring how these poets responded to the changes and challenges of their era. The book also includes translations of selected poems by Horace and other elegiac poets, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their works. Overall, ""The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman literature, history, and culture.With A Memoir Of The Author By Andrew Lang. Includes Chapters On The Life And Personal Characteristics Of Horace, The Satires, Horace As A Moralist, Horace As A Literary Critic, Lyrical Poet (The Epodes And The Odes), And The Elegiac Poets. With An Index Of A Select List Of Standard Works.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.
