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A Horace Workbook

by David J. Murphy Ronnie Ancona

Book Details

Publisher:Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Published:2005
Pages:218
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This comprehensive workbook offers students a structured approach to mastering the works of the Roman poet Horace, providing essential exercises in translation, scansion, and literary analysis. It sy...

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This comprehensive workbook offers students a structured approach to mastering the works of the Roman poet Horace, providing essential exercises in translation, scansion, and literary analysis. It systematically guides learners through Horace's complex odes, satires, and epistles with clear grammatical explanations and contextual notes that illuminate the poet's sophisticated wordplay and cultural references. The workbook's progressive difficulty builds confidence while its detailed commentary helps unravel the nuances of Horatian Latin.

What sets this resource apart is its dual focus on linguistic precision and poetic appreciation, making it invaluable for both AP Latin students and university-level scholars. The exercises demand careful attention to Horace's meticulous craftsmanship, transforming what could be rote translation into genuine literary engagement. Readers will emerge not just with improved Latin skills, but with a deeper understanding of why Horace remains a cornerstone of classical literature.

Themes

Odes

Subjects

Odes