The Odes Of Horace Tr Into Engl Verse By Jls Hatton

This elegant translation of the classic Latin poems of Horace captures the wit, wisdom, and lyricism of the original text while preserving its metrical structure and rhyme scheme. From his odes to wine, love, and the joys of country life to his meditations on the passing of time and the mystery of death, Horace's poetry speaks across the centuries to readers who appreciate the beauty and power of language. With its crisp and imaginative renderings of the original, this book is a gem of literary translation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.