“There are as many preferences as there are men.”
Quote by Horace
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The Complete Works of Horace
Comprising a comprehensive selection of Horace's works, this volume offers readers a deep dive into the poetry and prose of one of Rome's most celebrated poets. Horace's writings span various genres, including satire, lyric poetry, and epistles, reflecting his observations on life, society, and human nature. more
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Source: Horace: The Epistles, book I-II. The Art of poetry. Appendix, containing translations of various odes, &c
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Source: Delphi Complete Works of Horace (Illustrated)
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