The Works of Horace

A sweeping anthology brings the voice of a Roman poet into clear modern English, preserving the rhythm and wit of the original verses while rendering them as approachable prose. Listeners hear Horace’s celebrated odes to patrons, rulers and the natural world, each poem unfolding a mix of personal gratitude, political observation, and graceful celebration of everyday life in ancient Rome.

The collection also gathers his sharper epodes, the witty satires that lampoon human folly, and the thoughtful epistles that offer timeless counsel on friendship, art and moderation. Completed by the celebrated treatise on poetic craft, the volume invites listeners to explore the enduring balance Horace struck between pleasure and moral purpose, all while enjoying a faithful, literal translation that lets the ancient texture speak directly to contemporary ears.