horace

Thân thiện

Horace reads his poetry in a peaceful garden.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Roman poet: Horace is the name of a famous Roman lyric poet from the 1st century BC, whose full Latin name was Quintus Horatius Flaccus. He is renowned for his odes, satires, and epistles, and his work has had a significant influence on Western literature and poetry.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many students of Latin literature study the works of Horace.
  • The poet Horace is often cited for his mastery of the ode form.
  • Horace's phrase "carpe diem" is widely known and used.

Advanced Usage

• "Horatian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the Roman poet Horace or his works, often describing a style that is calm, balanced, and urbane.
  • The essay was written in a Horatian style, marked by its wit and classical restraint.

Variants and Related Words

• Horatian (adj): Of or relating to the poet Horace or his style.
• Ode: A type of lyrical stanza, a form in which Horace excelled.

Synonyms

• Quintus Horatius Flaccus: The full Latin name for the poet Horace.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Carpe diem": A Latin phrase from Horace's (Book I, Ode 11), meaning "seize the day." It encourages making the most of the present time.
  • He lived by the motto "carpe diem," just as Horace advised.
• "Golden mean" / "Aurea mediocritas": A concept from Horace's (Book II, Ode 10) advocating for moderation and the middle way in life.
  • She sought the Horatian golden mean in all her pursuits.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

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