Q. Horati Flacci, Carminum Liber II (Classic Reprint): With Introduction and Notes: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A scholarly edition of Horace’s Carminum Liber II, with a detailed introduction and expert notes by James Gow. This edition helps readers place the poems in their historical context and traces Horace’s artistic development.

The introduction surveys Horace’s life, education, and career, showing how his early experiences and circle shaped his poetry. It explains the political and cultural milieu of Rome and the Greek world that influenced his work, and it outlines the poet’s later shift in tone and outlook. The notes illuminate language, allusions, and literary techniques, helping readers understand allusions to contemporary figures, classical myths, and Roman daily life. The text and commentary are designed to support both study and enjoyment of the poetry.

What you’ll experience
- A clear introduction that frames Horace’s milieu and the biographical background behind the poems.
- Line-by-line notes that explain key phrases, mythological references, and literary devices.
- Metre and stylistic guidance for the Alcaic verse and related forms used in the collection.
- Contextual insights that connect these poems to Horace’s broader body of work and to Roman society.

Ideal for readers of Latin poetry, students, and anyone seeking a guided, scholarly reading of Horace’s odes and epodes.

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