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This is Volume 1 of "Quinti Horati Flacci Opera Omnia", presenting the complete works of Horace in Latin. A cornerstone of classical literature, Horace's poetry, including his Odes and Satires, offers profound insights into Roman society, philosophy, and the human condition. Edited by Edward Charles Wickham, this edition provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of Latin literature. Horace's work remains relevant for its elegant style, wit, and enduring observations on life. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to engage directly with the timeless voice of one of Rome's greatest poets. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.