The Satires of Horace (1870)

The Satires Of Horace is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poet Horace during the 1st century BC. This edition, published in 1870, includes translations of all of Horace's satires, which explore a range of topics such as social class, morality, and politics. The poems are written in Horace's signature style, which combines humor, wit, and irony to critique the flaws and follies of Roman society. The translator, Theodore Martin, provides an introduction that contextualizes Horace's work within the literary and historical traditions of ancient Rome. This edition also includes notes and annotations to help readers better understand the nuances of Horace's language and references. Overall, The Satires Of Horace is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of satire and the literature of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.