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Did Horace's career coincide with an important transition in Rome's history?

  • No

  • Yes, from democracy to dictatorship

  • Yes, from kingdom to republic

  • Yes, from republic to empire

Answer

Horace's career did coincide with an important transition in Rome's history. The Roman republic was in decline, and Augustus was consolidating power. This transition was reflected in Horace's poetry, which often dealt with themes of political change and uncertainty.
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