A commentary on Horace : Odes
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A commentary on Horace : Odes
（Clarendon paperbacks）
Oxford University Press, 1989-
- book 1 : pbk
- book 2 : pbk
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Book 1: Descprision based on 1989, c1970
"Clarendon press"--Book 1, t.p. of 1998 printing
Description and Table of Contents
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book 2 : pbk ISBN 9780198147718
Description
The first three books of Horace's Odes were issued together, apparently in the latter part of 23 BC. The second book, however, has a coherence of its own in terms of subject matter, tone of voice, and arrangement. In particular there is a predominance of poems concerned with philosophy, with conduct, and with friendship. This commentary provides the reader with the background knowledge of conventional forms and topics needed to appreciate fully every aspect
of the poems. In particular word-play, literary parallels, and stylistic nuances are highlighted and discussed. The commentary may be used in conjunction with the Oxford Classical Text of Horace edited by E. C. Wickham.
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book 1 : pbk ISBN 9780198149149
Description
Horace's Odes are among the most popular, and the most misunderstood, of ancient writings. The present work is written in the belief that they are learned poems, which demand some knowledge of conventional forms and topics. Each ode is provided with an introduction which sets it against its Greek and Roman literary background. This edition may be used in conjunction with the Oxford Classical Text edited by E. C. Wickham. The commentary includes a large
number of parallel passages, chosen to show how Horace plays new variations on old themes; it is hoped that these may prove useful to commentators on other ancient poets. The book also contains sections on chronology and metre, and a select bibliography is attached to each ode.
Table of Contents
- The "Odes" and their literary form
- the chronological setting of "Odes I-II"
- the metres of the "Odes"
- the ancient commentators.
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