1677 HORACE Roman Literature Aldo Manutius & Minell Commentary Rotterdam RARE

1677 HORACE Roman Literature Aldo Manutius & Minell Commentary Rotterdam RARE

 

“We are but dust and shadow.”

― Horace

 

Horace was the most important Roman poet during the 1^st-century BC. He composed satires, odes, epistles, and other poetic verses; works that have been referenced and studied for centuries. Horace’s works have yielded some famous quotes that have influenced cultures and societies including “Carpe Diem!” (seize the day) and “Pactum serva” (keep the faith).

 

This 17^th-century edition of the works of Horace was edited with contributions from numerous authors including Aldo Manutius and the extensive commentary of Jan Minell.

 

Item number: #18018

Price: $499

 

HORACE

 

Quinti Horatii Flacci poemata: cum commentariis Joh. Min-Ellii. Præmisso Aldi Manutii de metris Horatianis tractatus, et adjuncto indice rerum ac verborum locupletissimo.

 

Roterodami : Apud viduam Arnoldi Leers, 1677.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [14], 564, [68]
• Provenance: Bookplate – Robert J. Hayhurst
• Language: Latin
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~5.5in X 3.25in (13.5cm x 8cm)

 

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