Companion to Horace

A Companion to Horace features a collection of commissioned interpretive essays by leading scholars in the field of Latin literature covering the entire generic range of works produced by Horace.

• Features original essays by a wide range of leading literary scholars
• Exceeds expectations for the standard handbook by featuring essays that challenge, rather than just summarize, conventional views of Homer''s work and influence
• Considers Horace’s debt to his Greek predecessors
• Treats the reception of Horace from contemporary theoretical perspectives
• Offers up-to-date information and illustrations on the archaeological site traditionally identified as Horace''s villa in the Sabine countryside