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A party with Maecenas

Posted on July 4, 2021February 21, 2024

Horace shows respect and affection in this invitation-poem to his patron Maecenas and pays a compliment to the future Emperor Augustus into the bargain.

Hear the Latin and follow in English here.

Relaxation for Maecenas

Posted on July 4, 2021February 21, 2024

Horace celebrates his escape from a life-threatening accident and invites his powerful patron, Maecenas, to take a break from his public responsibilities.

Hear the Latin and follow in English here.

See the illustrated blog post here.