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  • The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace

    Enriched edition.

    by Horace, Jared Black ...
    Translated by John Conington ...
    In 'The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry,' Horace emerges as a masterful voice of the Augustan age, blending humor with philosophical insight. This compilation showcases his sharp wit and keen observations of Roman society, particularly through the satirical lens that critiques human folly and moral failings. The elegance of his Latin prose and verse is interlaced with a refined, didactic tone ... Read more

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  • The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Roman Satire, Moral Philosophy, and Classical Poetic Theory

    by Horace, Tessa Dunleigh ...
    Translated by John Conington ...
    The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry gathers Horace's most reflective and conversational works, in which Roman life, moral philosophy, and literary criticism are rendered with urbane wit. The Satires expose folly without savage indignation, preferring amused diagnosis to denunciation; the Epistles transform familiar correspondence into ethical meditation; and the Art of Poetry offers enduring ... Read more

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  • The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace

    Enriched edition. Wisdom and Wit in Ancient Roman Literature

    by Horace, Nolan Taylor ...
    Translated by John Conington ...
    In "The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace," the esteemed Roman poet Horace presents a remarkable exploration of human nature, ethics, and the art of poetry through a masterful blend of wit, philosophical introspection, and vivid imagery. Written in a distinctive conversational style, these works employ elegant lyrical devices and incisive social commentary, reflecting the cultural ... Read more

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  • The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace

    Enriched edition. Elegant verses of love, friendship, and timeless beauty

    by Horace, Nina Dawson ...
    Translated by John Conington ...
    In 'The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace,' the Roman poet Horace intricately weaves themes of love, nature, politics, and the human condition into a collection that showcases his masterful command of lyrical poetry. Written during the Augustan Age, these odes reflect the sociopolitical landscape of Rome, where Horace seamlessly blends personal emotion with public duty. Employing a refined and ... Read more

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    by Various ...
    Series series Portable Library
    The Romans conquered most of the known world and detailed their conquests in calm, unapologetic histories. They were a supremely urbane people who longed poetically for the farming life. Valuing toughness and practicality in all things, they turned the love poem into a cynical rebuke and wrote tragedies in which the unfathomable actions of gods gave way to the staggering cruelties of man. As the ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of John Dryden (Delphi Classics)

    by John Dryden, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 17 - Delphi Poets Series
    Dominating the literary life of Restoration England, Dryden produced a large oeuvre of poetry, plays, essays and translations that were without their equal, inspiring later critics to refer to his era simply as the 'Age of Dryden'. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works and plays of ... Read more

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  • Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

    by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron ...
    Childe Harold's Pilgrimage was the poem which brought Lord Byron public recognition. He himself disliked the poem, because he felt it revealed too much of himself. In it a young man (called childe after the medieval term for a candidate for knighthood) travels to distant lands to relieve the boredom and weariness brought on by a life of dissipation. It is thought to be a comment on the post ... Read more

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  • A Shops Fables Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices.

    by C. WHITTINGHAM ...
    The book consists of a collection of fables, each with its own moral lesson or message. Fables are short narratives that typically feature animals or mythical creatures as characters, engaging in human-like behavior and experiences. These stories are often used to teach moral lessons or convey wisdom about human nature.In "A Shop's Fables," the fables may cover a wide range of themes and topics, ... Read more

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  • Phèdre

    by Jean Racine ...
    Series series Classic Folk Tales
    Phèdre (originally Phèdre et Hippolyte) is a dramatic tragedy in five acts written in alexandrine verse by Jean Racine, first performed in 1677.With Phèdre, Racine chose once more a subject from Greek mythology, already treated by Greek and Roman tragic poets, notably by Euripides in Hippolytus and Seneca in Phaedra. In the absence of her royal husband Thésée, Phèdre ends by declaring her love to ... Read more

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  • Ben Jonson: Eight Plays

    by Ben Jonson ...
    This book-collection file includes: The Alchemist, Cynthia's Revels, Epicoene, Every Man in His Humour, Every Man Out of His Humour, The Poetaster, Sejanus, and Volpone. It also includes Felix Schelling's introduction to the Complete Plays of Ben Jonson. According to Schelling, Jonson is "the greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer ... Read more

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  • The Works Of Ben Jonson

    by Ben Jonson ...
    Nine works by Ben Jonson with an active table of contents are included in this collection.Works include:The AlchemistCynthia's RevelsDiscoveries and Some PoemsEpicoene: Or, The Silent WomanEvery Man in His HumorEvery Man Out Of His HumourThe PoetasterSejanus: His FallVolpone; Or, The Fox ... Read more

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  • The Collected Works of Virgil

    PergamonMedia

    by Virgil ...
    This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Aeneid of Virgil/The Æneid of Virgil • The Bucolics and Eclogues • Georgica ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD