Commentary on Horace's Epodes

Name: Commentary on Horace's Epodes
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ISBN: 9780199253241

ISBN-10: 0199253242

ISBN-13: 9780199253241

Edition: 2003

Authors: Lindsay C. Watson

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This is by far the most detailed commentary yet on Horace's Epodes. The line-by-line commentary on each epode is prefaced by a substantial interpretative essay which offers a reading of that poem and synthesises existing scholarship. These essays, the first of their kind, will provide essential critical orientation to undergraduates approaching the Epode-book for the first time. Moreover, the scale and density of the commentary will make it an invaluable resourcefor scholars of Latin poetry. A particular feature is the first in-depth treatment of the two lengthy magical Epodes 5 and 17. The author draws extensively on ancient magical texts preserved on papyrus and lead, as well as the…

Book details

List price: $355.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/11/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 624
Size: 6.38" wide x 9.49" long x 1.42" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Introduction


Historical Background


Literary Background


The Epode-book


Style


Poetic quality


Numeros secutus


Conspectus of metres


Text


Commentary on Epodes 1-17