Project Gutenberg 2004-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 974 Horace -65 -8 Horatius Flaccus, Quintus Flaccus, Quintus Horatius The Works of Horace Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistles_(Horace) Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Works of Horace" by Horace is a literary collection of lyric poetry likely written in the 1st century BC during the time of Ancient Rome. This compilation features a range of odes that explore various themes such as love, beauty, nature, and the complexities of life. The poems are directed to various figures, including patrons and subjects of affection, addressing both personal and societal issues. At the start of the work, the poet introduces one of his foremost patrons, Maecenas, expressing gratitude while contrasting different lifestyles and ambitions. The odes reflect on diverse topics, invoking the divine and exploring the human condition, addressing matters of war, love, and the fleeting nature of time. Each ode sets a distinctive tone, revealing Horace's mastery of language and rhythm as he weaves personal sentiment with broader philosophical musings. Through the opening lines, readers can anticipate a rich tapestry of emotions and reflections that invite contemplation on both personal desires and societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Latin poetry -- Translations into English Horace -- Translations into English PA Text Classical Antiquity Poetry Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Classics of Literature 494495 2025-06-06T07:33:52.189809 text/html 496140 2020-12-18T15:43:00 text/html; charset=us-ascii 265851 2025-06-06T07:33:59.755728 application/epub+zip 272548 2025-06-06T07:33:54.309710 application/epub+zip 272547 2025-06-06T07:33:53.045821 application/epub+zip 449981 2025-06-06T07:34:04.258671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431454 2025-06-06T07:33:58.968711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408281 2022-09-07T14:09:59.992750 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485365 2023-10-06T11:29:33.114381 text/plain 16385 2025-06-06T07:34:04.415666 application/rdf+xml 11100 2025-06-06T07:33:53.594735 image/jpeg 3094 2025-06-06T07:33:53.318718 image/jpeg 261257 2025-06-06T07:33:52.235882 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia