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What types of poetry did Horace write besides Odes?

  • Satires and Epistles

  • Epics

  • Sonatas

  • Haikus

Answer

In addition to his Odes, Horace also wrote two books of Satires and two books of Epistles. The Satires are humorous poems that deal with a variety of topics, including social and political issues, love and relationships, and the nature of poetry itself. The Epistles are more serious in tone, and they address a variety of issues, including philosophy, ethics, and the art of living.
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