About “Ars Poetica”
"Ars Poetica," also known as "Epistula ad Pisones," is a Latin poem written by Horace around 19 BCE. In it, he offers advice to poets on the principles of writing poetry and drama. The work has had a significant impact on European literature, especially on French drama, and has influenced poets and writers throughout history. It became well-known during the Middle Ages and was increasingly used in literary criticism during the Renaissance. The poem remains a key text in discussions about poetic technique and artistic standards. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1976
- Latest edition
- 1976 · ISBN 0404541232
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The art of poetry | 1976 | 0404541232 | Buy on Amazon |
| art of poetry | 1976 | 0404541232 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The art of poetry. | 1974 | 0873952405 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Horace on the art of poetry | 1970 | 0836953770 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Horace on the art of poetry | 1928 | — | Buy on Amazon |
| | The art of poetry. | 1880 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Ars Poetica | — | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Ars Poetica?
Ars Poetica by Horace has 112 pages.
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