Horace: a Very Short Introduction

This book examines the career of the Roman poet Horace, one of the greatest writers in Roman literature. It introduces his poetry with illustrations from all his works, and contextualises his career in Greek and Roman literary tradition and within the tumultuous events of his life as civil war gave way to the reign of the first emperor Augustus.

Author: Llewelyn Morgan

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: Feb 28, 2024

Number of Pages: 145 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0192849646

ISBN-13: 9780192849649