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Poet · Writer · Philosopher
Ancient Roman poet. During the Augustan era, he left behind lyrical poetry and poetics, and taught a moderate way of life and literary techniques. He is a person who can read the maturation of Roman literature.
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Birth
Rome
Work
Odes
Poem
Ars Poetica
Poem
Augustan literature
30 BC–8 BC
Cultural event · Participant
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Born in Venusia, southern Italy, he was educated by his father, a freed slave. He experienced the civil war in Rome and became a poet in a society that was transitioning from a republic to an empire.
He incorporated the form of Greek poetry into Roman literature through his ``Songs'' and ``Poetry.'' Under the protection of Maecenas, he became a representative poet of Augustan culture.
Horatius is known for his poems that find the joy of life in moderation. After experiencing political upheaval, his works reflect his emphasis on a peaceful life and poetry.
By studying Horatius, we can see that the literature of the early Roman Empire developed amidst the inheritance of Greek culture and a new political order. It is also important as a classic of Western poetics. It can also be used for comparison with surrounding areas from the same era.
