Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 256 Martin, Theodore, Sir 1816 1909 Gaultier, Bon Martin, Sir Theodore Horace Text file produced by Charles Franks, Delphine Lettau and the DP team HTML file produced by David Widger "Horace" by Sir Theodore Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of the Roman poet Horace, chronicling his humble beginnings, education, military service, and significant relationships, particularly with the influential patron Maecenas. It highlights his development as a poet and satirist, providing insight into the societal context of his work and his enduring impact on literature. The opening of "Horace" introduces the reader to the poet's origins, emphasizing his humble beginnings as the son of a freedman and his subsequent rise to literary prominence amidst the opulence of imperial Rome. It outlines key moments in his early life, including his education in Rome and Athens, his military involvement during a volatile political climate, and the influence of his father’s values on his character. The narrative sets the stage for his complex relationships and the persona he cultivated through his poetry, capturing the essence of why Horace remains a pivotal figure in classical literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Horace -- Criticism and interpretation PA Text Browsing: Literature 355473 2025-06-03T11:52:50.674466 text/html 359374 2013-05-21T16:15:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 138853 2013-05-21T16:16:42 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 202556 2025-06-03T11:52:58.502413 application/epub+zip 211515 2025-06-03T11:52:52.661439 application/epub+zip 211517 2025-06-03T11:52:51.435467 application/epub+zip 330218 2025-06-03T11:53:02.115380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343009 2025-06-03T11:52:57.758405 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320899 2022-09-04T05:20:56.584028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 323160 2025-06-03T11:52:50.203468 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 322912 2013-05-21T16:16:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 134401 2013-05-21T16:16:42 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 322904 2013-05-21T16:16:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 134328 2013-05-21T16:16:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19824 2025-06-03T11:53:02.255373 application/rdf+xml 8989 2025-06-03T11:52:51.982424 image/jpeg 2548 2025-06-03T11:52:51.709411 image/jpeg 196966 2025-06-03T11:52:50.707446 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