The First Book of Horace's Satires is a collection of poems written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. Originally published in 1842, this edition features an English translation by the scholar Christopher Smart. The satires are a series of witty and insightful observations on the social and political issues of Horace's time, covering topics such as greed, ambition, and the dangers of excess. The poems are written in a conversational style, with Horace...
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