Profile of Horace
By: D.R. Shackleton Bailey.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 142
Subjects: Horace -- Criticism and interpretation; Epistolary poetry, Latin -- History and criticism; Laudatory poetry, Latin -- History and criticism; Verse satire, Latin -- History and criticism; Rome in literature
Description: This volume offers new insight into the poetry of Horace. In a reading of all the poetry, but focusing especially on problematic areas, the author examines Horace's art of self-presentation. A variety of themes are elucidated, from the poet's relations with his patron to Roman sexual attitudes. Close scrutiny is given to about 30 passages which the author claims have been misread.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.