A Companion to Horace features a collection of commissioned
interpretive essays by leading scholars in the field of Latin
literature covering the entire generic range of works produced by
Horace.
* Features original essays by a wide range of leading literary
scholars
* Exceeds expectations for the standard handbook by featuring
essays that challenge, rather than just summarize, conventional
views of Homer's work and influence
* Considers Horace's debt to his Greek predecessors
* Treats the reception of Horace from contemporary theoretical
perspectives
* Offers up-to-date information and illustrations on the
archaeological site traditionally identified as Horace's villa in
the Sabine countryside
