Horace

In book 1, satire 4 of Satires, Horace pokes fun at satirical poets past and present, including himself. He explains why many people despise satire (because it ridicules their vices!), and he reminds...

Horace, in "Ars Poetica," outlines that poetry should serve multiple functions: educating and entertaining the reader. Poetry should morally instruct by promoting virtuous behavior, encouraging...

Horace influenced the Romantic poets by modeling the integration of past artistic traditions into new creations, notably by drawing from Greek influences. His embrace of Classical themes and...

According to Horace's Ars Poetica, the sensible man is a rigorous, judicious critic who knows what must be done to make a poem perfect. He is the man who removes excess words, superfluous sentences,...

The mood in Horace's Odes is varied, often reflecting themes of carpe diem (seize the day), the transient nature of life, and personal contentment. It ranges from celebratory and joyful in some poems...