Horace's poetry is one of the cornerstones of classical literature, and this edition of his works is designed for students and scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of his texts. Edited with English-language notes by experienced classicists, this edition includes detailed commentary on Horace's language, style, and historical context, as well as critical analysis of his place in the literary canon. With its clear and concise explanations, this book is an ideal introduction to the study of Horace for students of all levels. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.