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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

    by Horace ...
    Translated by John Conington ...
    "The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace" by Horace (translated by John Conington). Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited ... 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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  • 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 Portable Roman Reader

    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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  • Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

    by George Byron ...
    “Childe Harold's Pilgrimage” is a lengthy narrative poem written by the English poet Lord Byron, and was published between 1812 and 1818. The poem describes the travels and thoughts of two characters who, disillusioned with a life of idleness and pleasure, seek a new life in foreign lands; altogether, can be interpreted as the expression of the melancholy and disillusionment experienced by a ... 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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  • 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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  • Æsop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices

    Timeless Moral Tales with Emblematic Symbolism

    by Aesop ...
    Translated by Samuel Croxall ...
    In "Æsop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices," Aesop presents a captivating tapestry of moral tales, rich with allegorical depth and timeless wisdom. This collection, marked by its succinct narrative style and vibrant illustrations, invites readers into a world where animals embody human virtues and vices. Each fable, elegantly crafted, serves as a vessel for ... Read more

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  • Volpone and Seven Other 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 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

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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

    $1.99 USD