The Satires of Horace: A Collection of Satirical Poems

The Satires of Horace: Books 1 & 2. From the Works of Horace. Translated literally into English prose by C. Smart, A.M. The Satires is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poet, Horace. Composed in dactylic hexameters, the Satires explore the secrets of human happiness and literary perfection. Published probably in 35 BCE and at the latest, by 33 BCE, the first book of Satires represents Horace's first published work. It established him as one of the great poetic talents of ...