Original Views Of Passages In The Life And Writings Of The Poet-Philosopher Of Venusia (1851)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - Literary Collections - 256 pages
""Original Views of Passages in the Life and Writings of the Poet-Philosopher of Venusia"" is a book written by John Murray and published in 1851. The book explores the life and works of the ancient Roman poet and philosopher, Horace, who was born in Venusia (modern-day Venosa in Italy). Murray provides his own unique perspective on various passages from Horace's writings, shedding light on the poet's personal experiences and the cultural and historical context in which he lived. The book also includes translations of some of Horace's most famous poems, allowing readers to better understand the poet's lyrical style and philosophical musings. Overall, ""Original Views of Passages in the Life and Writings of the Poet-Philosopher of Venusia"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of antiquity's most celebrated poets and thinkers.With Which Is Combined An Illustration Of The Suitability Of The Ancient Epic And Lyric Styles To Modern Subjects Of National And General Interest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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