THE "ARS POETICA" OF HORACE -- XVIII. (Lines 323
The passage describes the ideal poet who should be skilled in various arts and sciences, have a strong moral character, and be able to instruct and delight readers. The poet's role is to guide people towards virtue and away from vice, and to provide a moral framework for society. The poem emphasizes the importance of the poet's task and the need for them to be knowledgeable, wise, and virtuous.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Criticism, Philosophical · 127 words
First lines
The Greeks had genius -- 'twas a gift / The Muse vouchsafed in glorious measure; / The boon of Fame they made their aim / And prized above all worldly treasure.
But _we_ -- how do we train _our_ youth? / _Not_ in the arts that are immortal, / But in the greed for gains that speed / From him who stands at Death's dark portal.
Ah, when this slavish love of gold / Once binds the soul in greasy fetters, / How prostrate lies -- how droops and dies / The great, the noble cause of letters!
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices, reflecting themes of artistic expression and the value of literature.
- Literary Criticism — The text critiques the state of contemporary education and artistic values, aligning with the tradition of literary analysis.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deeper philosophical questions about the nature of art, fame, and materialism.
- Classical Literature — The reference to Horace and the style reflects the influence of classical literary traditions.
Tags
Ancient Roman Literature · Poetry · Classical Literature · Latin Poetry · Literary Criticism · Art of Poetry · Rhetoric · Aesthetics · Philosophy of Art · Neoclassicism · Satire · Wit
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THE "ARS POETICA" OF HORACE -- XVIII. (Lines 323-333.) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Criticism, Philosophical, Classical Literature, Satire
- Length: 127 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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