Satires and Epistles (Oxford World's Classics)
by Horace, John Davie, Robert Cowan
Horace’s Satires and Epistles combine wit, observation, and philosophical reflection. Addressing conduct, society, ambition, and the pleasures of ordinary life, these enduring poems reveal the range of Roman literary culture. This Oxford World’s Classics edition makes Horace’s influential writing available to contemporary readers.
About This Book
This Oxford World’s Classics volume brings together Horace’s Satires and Epistles, major works of classical Latin literature.
Through satire and verse correspondence, Horace considers human behavior, social life, judgment, ambition, and the pursuit of a balanced existence.
The edition is associated with John Davie and Robert Cowan, presenting Horace’s writing for modern readers.
It offers an accessible introduction to one of Rome’s most influential poetic voices.
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