Horace And His Age

Horace And His Age: A Study In Historical Background (1917) is a book written by John Francis D'alton that explores the life and times of the Roman poet Horace. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural context of Horace's life including his upbringing education and social milieu. It also delves into the political and social events of the time such as the rise of Julius Caesar and the establishment of the Roman Empire. Through extensive research and analysis D'alton offers insights into the themes and motifs of Horace's poetry as well as his literary influences and contributions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Horace as well as the broader historical and cultural context of ancient Rome.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.