Horæ Nauseæ by Sir Lawrence Peel
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About this eBook
| Author | Peel, Lawrence, Sir, 1799-1884 |
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| Contributor | Horace, 66 BCE-9 BCE |
| LoC No. | 27023220 |
| Title | Horæ Nauseæ |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Translations from the Spanish -- Translations from Horace -- Original pieces. |
| Credits | Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Horæ NauseÆ" by Sir Lawrence Peel is a collection of translations and original pieces of poetry written in the early 19th century. This book features translations from various Spanish authors and the Roman poet Horace, as well as original works that explore themes of love and nature, often imbued with humor and satire. The likely topic of the book revolves around the human experience, reflecting on society’s norms, the nature of love, and existential musings. The collection opens with translations from notable Spanish poets, capturing the essence of their reflections on love, mortality, and the divine. One can find translations of works from Gil Polo, Quevedo, Argensola, and Villegas, each contributing rich imagery and thematic depth. The latter sections contain original odes and dialogues that blend comedy with contemplative thoughts on life and relationships. Notable pieces include the humorous "Doctor Without a Soul," reflecting on romantic ideals through the eyes of a clueless clergyman, and "A Matrimonial Dialogue," where the exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Adipocire cleverly juxtaposes mundane life with the beauty of nature. Overall, "Horæ NauseÆ" provides a whimsical yet thoughtful exploration of poetic themes, resonating with readers who appreciate both humor and sentiment in literary forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | Horace -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Spanish poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66301 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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