Episode 51: Horace and Augustan Age Poetry
Literature and History
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The Dichotomy of Rural Life in Horace's Poetry
This chapter explores Horace's poem featuring Alphaeus, a money lender, and his internal struggle between financial stability and the allure of farming. It contrasts the romanticized vision of rural existence with the grim economic challenges faced by those resembling sharecroppers under the influence of wealthy lenders.
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