First published 2018
Alfred Denis Godley crafts additional carmina in the style of the Roman poet Horace, extending the classical tradition of lyric poetry into a fifth book. Drawing from the meters, themes, and voice that made Horace's four books of Odes immortal, Godley creates new verses that explore love, friendship, politics, and mortality with the same wit and philosophical depth. The poems move between intimate personal reflections and broader social commentary, maintaining Horace's characteristic blend of sophistication and accessibility. Godley captures the Roman poet's ability to find profound meaning in everyday moments while addressing the eternal questions that concern all generations. This collection stands as both homage and continuation of one of Latin literature's greatest achievements.
Genres: historical-fiction, poetry, classical-studies
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: continuation, homage
Setting: Rome
Period: 1st-century-BC, 19th-century
62 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press