Odes
About this book
This groundbreaking new translation of Horace's most widely read collection of poetry is rendered in modern, metrical English verse rather than the more common free verse found in many other translations. Jeffrey H. Kaimowitz adapts the Roman poet's rich and metrically varied poetry to English formal verse, reproducing the works in a way that maintains fidelity to the tone, timbre, and style of the originals while conforming to the rules of English prosody. Each poem is true to the sense and aesthetic pleasure of the Latin and carries with it the dignity, concision, and movement characteristic of Horace's writing. Kaimowitz presents each translation with annotations, providing the context necessary for understanding and enjoying Horace's work. He also comments on textual instability and explains how he constructed his verse renditions to mirror Horatian Latin. --Publisher.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 13 readers · 424 pages · ≈ 7 h 51 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Odes?
About ≈ 7 h 51 m — 424 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Odes?
424 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Odes?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Is Odes in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Odes?
The main characters include Horace.
Where does Odes take place?
It is set in Rome.
Who wrote Odes?
Horace.
Where can I read Odes online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library