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Roman lyric poet and satirist. He became a
leading poet under the patronage of Emperor
Augustus. His works include Satires 35-30 BC;
the four books of Odes about 25-24 BC;
Epistles, a series of verse letters; and a
critical work, Ars poetica. Born at Venusia,
S Italy, the son of a freedman, Horace fought
under Brutus at Philippi, lost his estate,
and was reduced to poverty. In about 38
Virgil introduced him to Maecenas, who gave
him a farm in the Sabine hills and
recommended him to the patronage of Augustus.
Horace's works are distinguished by their
style, wit, and good sense.