Synopses & Reviews
Review
"...the fullest commentary in English on Epistles 1 for a century; it is valuable for the learning displayed in its introduction and commentary..." International Journal of the Classical Tradition
Review
"This welcome addition to the Cambridge commentaries is sure to become the standard edition." Classical World
Synopsis
This accessible volume comprises an edition with introduction and commentary of the first book of Epistles of the Roman poet Horace.
Synopsis
Including an introduction and commentary, this volume of Horace's imaginary letters in verse represents the Roman poet's most original contribution to Latin literature. The commentary pays particular attention to the language's poetic qualities in the course of providing comprehension help with the language.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-280) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction: 1. The Epistle as a literary form; 2. Horace's career; 3. The addressees and the date of composition; 4. Poetic style; 5. Themes; 6. The organisation of the book; 7. The transmission of the text. Q. Horati Flacci Epistvlarvm Liber Primvs; Commentary; Indexes.