What era of Latin did Horace write in?

Horace was the major lyric Latin poet of the era of the Roman Emperor Augustus (Octavian). He is famed for his Odes as well as his caustic satires, and his book on writing, the Ars Poetica.

1. What literary period was Horace in?
2. When did Horace write?
3. What is the writing style of Horace?
4. When was Horace Satires written?

What literary period was Horace in?

Horace, Latin in full Quintus Horatius Flaccus, (born December 65 bc, Venusia, Italy—died Nov. 27, 8 bc, Rome), outstanding Latin lyric poet and satirist under the emperor Augustus.

When did Horace write?

In 29 BC, Horace published the Epodes, in 23 BC the first three book of Odes, and in 20 BC, his first book of Epistles.

What is the writing style of Horace?

Horace is known for detailed self-portraits in genres such as epodes, satires and epistles, and lyrics. By offering a poetic persona who speaks to so many human concerns, Horace has encouraged each reader to feel that he or she is one of the poet's circle, a friend in whom he confides.

When was Horace Satires written?

The Satires are Horace's earliest published work: Book 1, with ten poems, was published around 35 BCE, and Book 2, with eight poems, was published around 30 BCE.