Letters
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Epistles Books I and II by Horace, late 15th century
Part
Identifier: MS 198/ff. 85v-124r
Contents
The final text in MS 198 is Horace's Epistles. Published in two books, Horace's epistles were perhaps inspired by his increasing age, and are more reflective than his earlier work. The epistles are letters addressed to correspondents, such as the Emperor Augustus (in Book II). Book I generally deals with contemporary issues facing the Roman empire, while Book II has a literary focus.The text of Book I begins on f. 85v, with the line ...
Dates:
late 15th century