Horace: Epistles Book II and Epistle to the Pisones ('Ars

Horace: Epistles Book II and Epistle to the Pisones ('Ars Poetica') (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics)
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This volume fulfills the need for a student edition of Horace's literary epistles, which have recently been the subject of renewed scholarly interest. Professor Rudd provides a clear introduction to each of the three poems: the Epistles to Augustus, to Florus, and to the Pisones (the so-called "Ars Poetica"). He sketches the historical context in which the poems were written and comments on their structure and purpose. He also discusses their literary preoccupations: the relations of poet and patron and the role of poetry in the state (Augustus), the problems of a professedly tiring poet (Florus), and the presentation of classical poetic theory ("Ars Poetica"). He notes Horace's influence on later criticism, drawing attention in one section to one of Alexander Pope's Imitations. He also addresses problems of grammar and style, focusing on linguistic difficulties and the subtle movement of the poet's thought.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber bibliography, index
ReleaseDate 2010-12-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521312929

Horace: Epistles Book II and Epistle to the Pisones ('Ars Poetica') (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics)