"The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace" by Horace is a compilation of satirical verse from ancient Rome, offering insights into humanity, ethics, joy, and the craft of writing. With sharp humor and a profound grasp of social interactions, the author expertly examines individual conduct and societal norms. The text starts by contemplating happiness and why people always want what others possess. Through a conversation with Maecenas, Horace questions why people never seem happy with their own lives and always crave other people's luck. He thinks about different ways of living—like soldiers and business people—and criticizes being unhappy, suggesting we should be thankful for what we have. This first satire leads into discussions about good and bad behavior, as well as how people relate to each other, highlighting the author's role as someone who watches and comments on human life.
The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace
By Horace
Venture into ancient Rome to witness a poet's humorous and insightful exploration of human nature, societal flaws, and the pursuit of contentment.
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About the AuthorQuintus Horatius Flaccus, commonly known in the English-speaking world as Horace, was the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus. The rhetorician Quintilian regarded his Odes as the only Latin lyrics worth reading: "He can be lofty sometimes, yet he is also full of charm and grace, versatile in his figures, and felicitously daring in his choice of words."
Quintus Horatius Flaccus, commonly known in the English-speaking world as Horace, was the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus. The rhetorician Quintilian regarded his Odes as the only Latin lyrics worth reading: "He can be lofty sometimes, yet he is also full of charm and grace, versatile in his figures, and felicitously daring in his choice of words."
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