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A Companion to Horace features a collection of commissioned interpretive essays by leading scholars in the field of Latin literature covering the entire generic range of works produced by Horace.: Features original essays by a wide range of leading literary scholars; Exceeds expectations for the sta...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Davis, Gregson
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; Malden, MA, USA : Blackwell, 2010.
Series:Blackwell companions to the ancient world.
Wiley online library.
Subjects:
Horace > Criticism and interpretation.
Horace.
Epistolary poetry, Latin > History and criticism.
Laudatory poetry, Latin > History and criticism.
Poets, Latin > Biography.
Verse satire, Latin > History and criticism.
Rome > In literature.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:A Companion to Horace features a collection of commissioned interpretive essays by leading scholars in the field of Latin literature covering the entire generic range of works produced by Horace.: Features original essays by a wide range of leading literary scholars; Exceeds expectations for the standard handbook by featuring essays that challenge, rather than just summarize, conventional views of Homer's work and influence; Considers Horace's debt to his Greek predecessors; Treats the reception of Horace from contemporary theoretical perspectives; Offers up-to-date information and illustrations.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 464 pages) : illustrations, map.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1444319183
9781444319187
DOI:10.1002/9781444319187