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Satires
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Horace's Satires, also known as Saturae or Sermones, are a collection of satirical poems written in Latin dactylic hexameters.
The work is divided into two books, published around 35 BC and 30 BC, respectively.
The satires focus on human behaviors such as greed, lust, and the pursuit of power, advocating for a life of individual happiness and virtue.
Horace's style, known as Horatian satire, is characterized by its gentle and amused critique rather than harsh condemnation.
The poems are influenced by Greek diatribe and the works of Lucilius, another Roman satirist.
They offer philosophical advice on how to live and what vices to avoid, often using humorous anecdotes and dialogues to make their points.
The work is divided into two books, published around 35 BC and 30 BC, respectively.
The satires focus on human behaviors such as greed, lust, and the pursuit of power, advocating for a life of individual happiness and virtue.
Horace's style, known as Horatian satire, is characterized by its gentle and amused critique rather than harsh condemnation.
The poems are influenced by Greek diatribe and the works of Lucilius, another Roman satirist.
They offer philosophical advice on how to live and what vices to avoid, often using humorous anecdotes and dialogues to make their points.
