The development of the friendship between Horace and Maecenas in the Odes Book I-III

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Exploring the evolving perception of the friendship between Horace and Maecenas, this seminar paper delves into their relationship, once viewed as the quintessential poet-patron dynamic. It references Barbara Pavlock's analysis of Horace's invitation poems, suggesting that the idealized view of their bond has shifted in recent decades. The paper critiques the romanticized narrative of their friendship, inviting readers to reconsider the complexities and realities underlying this famous literary partnership.