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  • The Satires of Horace and Persius

    by Horace, Persius ...
    Translated by Niall Rudd ...
    The Satires of Horace (65-8 BC), written in the troubled decade ending with the establishment of Augustus' regime, provide an amusing treatment of men's perennial enslavement to money, power, glory and sex. Epistles I, addressed to the poet's friends, deals with the problem of achieving contentment amid the complexities of urban life, while Epistles II and the Ars Poetica discuss Latin poetry - ... Read more

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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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  • Raising Game Birds

    by Horace Mitchell ...
    This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to keeping and breeding game birds, with information on pheasants, quail, ducks, bantam, and more. This easy-to-digest guide contains all the information a prospective owner might need to know, and is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Raising Game Birds”, “Mallard ... Read more

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  • The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford I

    by Horace Walpole ...
    Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford — also known as Horace Walpole — was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician. He had Strawberry Hill House built in Twickenham, south-west London, reviving the Gothic style some decades before his Victorian successors. His literary reputation rests on his Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto (1764) and his Letters, which are of ... Read more

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  • Horace Walpole and his World

    by Horace Walpole ...
    We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence. Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment. Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince ... Read more

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  • The castle of Otranto

    by Horace Walpole ...
    The Castle of Otranto tells the story of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family. The book begins on the wedding-day of his sickly son Conrad and princess Isabella. Shortly before the wedding, however, Conrad is crushed to death by a gigantic helmet that falls on him from above. This inexplicable event is particularly ominous in light of an ancient prophecy, "that the castle and lordship of ... Read more

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  • The Complete Odes and Epodes

    by Horace ...
    Horace (65-8 bc) was one of the greatest poets of the Golden or Augustan age of Latin literature, a master of precision and irony who brilliantly transformed early Greek iambic and lyric poetry into sophisticated Latin verse of outstanding beauty. Offering allusive and exquisitely crafted insights into the brief joys of the present and the uncertain nature of the future, his Odes and Epodes ... Read more

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  • Christ and the Salvation

    by Horace Bushnell ...
    Horace Bushnell was an American Congregational clergyman and theologian. Bushnell was a Yankee born in the village of Bantam, township of Litchfield, Connecticut. He graduated at Yale in 1827, was literary editor of the New York Journal of Commerce from 1828–1829, and in 1829 became a tutor at Yale. Here he initially studied law, but in 1831 he entered the theology department of Yale College. In ... Read more

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  • Satires and Epistles

    by Horace, Robert Cowan ...
    Translated by John Davie ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    'What's the harm in using humour to put across what is true?' Gluttony, lust, and hypocrisy are just a few of the targets of Horace's Satires. Writing in the 30s BC, Horace exposes the vices and follies of his Roman contemporaries, while still finding time to reflect on how to write good satire and along the way revealing his own persona to be as flawed and bigoted as the people he attacks. ... Read more

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  • The Character of Jesus

    by Horace Bushnell ...
    The Character of Jesus is a message of meditation based on the Bible and written by Horace Bushnell was an American Congregational clergyman and theologian. Bushnell was a Yankee born in the village of Bantam, township of Litchfield, Connecticut.He graduated at Yale in 1827, was literary editor of the New York Journal of Commerce from 1828–1829, and in 1829 became a tutor at Yale. Here he ... Read more

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  • The Works of Horace

    Timeless Reflections and Witty Observations in Ancient Roman Poetry

    by Horace ...
    Horace's 'The Works of Horace' showcases a masterful integration of lyrical poetry and incisive social commentary, reflecting the intricacies of Roman life during the Augustan period. This anthology encapsulates various poetic forms, including odes, satires, and epistles, characterized by Horace's signature wit, philosophical musings, and sophisticated style. His ability to blend personal ... Read more

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  • The Satires, Epistles, And Art Of Poetry Of Horace

    by Horace ...
    The satires epistles and art of poetry of Horace offers a reflection driven exploration of perspective, balance, and the pursuit of a measured life. Drawing from everyday situations and observed habits, the work blends commentary, self-awareness, and humor to examine how individuals respond to desire, ambition, and the pressures of community. Its opening portion considers why people often imagine ... Read more

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