“What with your friend you nobly share, At least you rescue from your heir.”
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Horace: The Epistles, book I-II. The Art of poetry. Appendix, containing translations of various odes, &c
Horace's Epistles, Book I-II, is a compilation of his correspondence, showcasing his wit and wisdom. The Art of Poetry is a philosophical treatise on the craft of writing poetry. The appendix includes translations of various odes, offering readers access to Horace's poetic works in English. more
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