Book description
This volume comprises an edition with introduction and commentary of the first book of Horace's Epistles. These imaginary letters in verse represent the poet's most original contribution to Latin literature. The introduction discusses fully the invention of the new poetic form and the carefully devised style in which the letters…
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1 author picked The Epistles of Horace as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Even folks who aren’t into poetry are likely to know a line from the ancient poet Horace: carpe diem.
When one of my friends was dying of cancer, I saw the real meaning of that injunction in the beautiful way he lived out his last days.
What my friend came to understand is just what Horace shows us in this collection of his essay-like letters—minimize distractions, avoid what’s popular, cultivate relationships, be moderate but not uptight, do the work we’re meant to do, accept what we can’t control, and chase off the remainder of our worries with laughter.
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From Scott's list on finding the meaning of life in Rome.
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