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Horace's "Carmen Saeculare"

Michael C. J. Putnam • 2001 • Yale University Press

Author: Michael C. J. Putnam
First published: 2001
Publisher: Yale University Press
Genres: Poetry
Subjects: Augustus, emperor of rome, 63 b.c.-14 a.d. · Horace · Political poetry, history and criticism · Politics and literature
ISBN: 9780300182668

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This scholarly examination explores the intersection of political power and poetic expression through the work of Horace. By analyzing the role of literature within the context of the Roman empire, the author offers a critical perspective on how verse was utilized to reflect and shape the historical landscape of its time.

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This volume, published by Yale University Press in 2001, serves as a scholarly monograph dedicated to Horace's Carmen Saeculare, a hymn commissioned by Emperor Augustus for the Secular Games in 17 BC. The book emerges from the long-standing tradition of classical philology, aiming to bridge the gap between historical context and literary analysis. It situates the poem within the complex political and religious transition of the early Roman Empire, exploring how Horace successfully balanced public mandate with his own poetic signature.

Michael C. J. Putnam, an eminent scholar of Latin poetry, authored this study to provide a comprehensive exegesis of the text. His design for the work focuses on meticulous line-by-line interpretation, intended for academic readers and advanced students of classics. The book is widely respected in university settings for its depth and its rigorous approach to understanding the nuances of Horatian meter and imagery, reflecting Putnam's established reputation for clear, analytical scholarship.

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