The Art of Poetry: An Epistle to the Pisos: Q. Horatii Flacci Epistola AD Pisones, De Arte Poetica.
1680
The Art of Poetry: An Epistle to the Pisos: Q. Horatii Flacci Epistola AD Pisones, De Arte Poetica.
1680
Translated by George Colman
The Art of Poetry, written by Horace in the 1st century BC and first published in 1680, is a didactic poem that serves as both literary criticism and an instructional guide for poets. Addressed to the Pisos, a Roman family, Horace discusses the principles of poetic composition, emphasizing unity, coherence, and audience engagement. The work critiques chaotic poetry and highlights the importance of structure, making it a foundational text in the study of poetics and aesthetics in Western literature.
