02059cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450011001502640051001613000047002123360026002593370026002853380036003115000031003475080110003785201122004885340045016106530043016558560042016989990017017407278UtSlPG20260610133205.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aMartin, Theodore, Sir,d1816-190910aHorace 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-01-01 aText file produced by Charles Franks, Delphine Lettau and the DP team HTML file produced by David Widger a"Horace" by Sir Theodore Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of the Roman poet Horace, chronicling his humble beginnings, education, military service, and significant relationships, particularly with the influential patron Maecenas. It highlights his development as a poet and satirist, providing insight into the societal context of his work and his enduring impact on literature. The opening of "Horace" introduces the reader to the poet's origins, emphasizing his humble beginnings as the son of a freedman and his subsequent rise to literary prominence amidst the opulence of imperial Rome. It outlines key moments in his early life, including his education in Rome and Athens, his military involvement during a volatile political climate, and the influence of his father’s values on his character. The narrative sets the stage for his complex relationships and the persona he cultivated through his poetry, capturing the essence of why Horace remains a pivotal figure in classical literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aHorace -- Criticism and interpretation40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7278 c49269d49269