EBOOK Complete Odes and Epodes

Horace (65-8 BC) is one of the most important and brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled.  Horace&'s Odes and Epodes constitute a body of Latin poetry equalled only by Virgil&'s, astonishing us with leaps of sense and rich modulation, masterly metaphor, and exquisite subtlety. The Epodes include proto-Augustan poems, intent on demonstrating the tolerance, humour and the humanity of the new leaders of Rome, robust love poems, and poems of violent denunciation; the Odes echo Greek lyric poetry, reflecting on war, politics and the gods, and celebrating the pleasures of wine, friendship,love, poetry and music. Steeped in allusion to contemporary affairs, Horace&'s verse is best read in terms of his changing relationship to the public sphere, and David West&'s superb new translation is supplemented by a lucid introduction illuminating these complexities, extensive notes, achronological survey and a glossary of names. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World&'s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford&'s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.