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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Hass

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough site including a biography, articles both by and about Robert Hass, interviews, and texts of two of his poems.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Augustan Encomius

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at this site from Ancient History Sourcebook at Fordham University is an English version of ancient Roman poet Horace's poem, "The Secular Hymn."
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Horace Quintus Horatius Flaccus

For Students 9th - 10th
A general biography of Qintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, an outstanding lyric poet and satirist.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Horace

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This biography of Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, profiles the Roman lyric poet and satirist as well as feature quotes from his work and a bibliography.
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Roman Satire

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Middlebury College provides a very brief site describing the history of Roman Satire and some Roman writers, including Juvenal, Percius, and Horace.
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Poetry and Reading Verse

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Middlebury College site is a helpful guide for reading Latin poetry. Discusses how to pronounce Latin words and letters.
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NC State University

North Carolina State University: Pindaric and Horatian Odes

For Students 9th - 10th
A list comparing the generic features of Pindaric odes and Horatian odes. Includes links to examples of an ode by Pindar and one by Horace, with audio recordings of each read in its original language.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Horace

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Horace is also provided.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Gaius Valerius Catullus

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus is discussed. Catullus is known for his erotic verse.
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Other

Literary Devices: Ode Examples and Definition

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what an ode is, the different types (Pindaric, Horatian, and irregular), and gives some modern examples. Discusses the significance of odes in the history of literature and gives examples with explanations. Three multiple-choice...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Horace

For Students 9th - 10th
(c. 65 B.C.) The last of the great Latin poets whose great works include Secular Songs The Satires and the Art of Poetry