Title: The Satires of Horace
First published: 1966
Description: "'A systematic study of all the Satires, [this book includes] for each Satire an exposition of argument and structure illustrated by pieces of either idiomatic translation of paraphrase, a description ofhistorical and social background, and comments on the quality of the poem ... this happy blend of historical scholarship and literary criticism is aimed at a wide audience.' Michael Coffey, Classical Review."--Bloomsbury Publishing

A systematic study of all the Satires, [this book includes] for each Satire an exposition of argument and structure illustrated by pieces of either idiomatic translation of paraphrase, a description ofhistorical and social background, and comments on the quality of the poem .. this happy blend of historical scholarship and literary criticism is aimed at a wide audience.' Michael Coffey, Classical Review
Subjects: History and criticism, In literature, Latin Verse satire, Verse satire, Latin, Satirae (Horace), Satire, history and criticism, Horace
Places: Rome
People: Horace