Horace (65-8 BC) became a leading poet under the patronage of the emperor Augustus.

Short Biography:

His works include Satires (35-30 BC), the four books of Odes (c. 25-24), Epistles, a series of verse letters, and a critical work Ars poetica.

Born at Venusia, South Italy, the son of a freedman, Horace fought under Brutus at Philippi, lost his estate and was reduced to poverty.

In about 38 BC, Virgil introduced him to Maecenas, who gave him a farm in the Sabine hills and recommended him to the patronage of Augustus. His works are distinguished by their style, wit, and good sense.

Why is Horace famous?

Horace was an Roman lyric poet and satirist.  

Horace Movies
Detective Story Abbott and Costello Go to Mars Champ for a Day Fast Company Man in the Dark Duffy of San Quentin Susan Slept Here Blackboard Jungle My Sister Eileen Texas Lady Beau James Carnival Rock The Delicate Delinquent Never Steal Anything Small Living Between Two Worlds
Horace Filmography

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Tags: lyric poet, satirist, verse letters

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Category: Poets  - ( Poets Archive)

Date Added: 26 April '12

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