3.14 Augustus Returns - Horace (odes)

Question 1

What is 3.14 Augustus Returns about

Answer 1

It is a poem to celebrate Augustus’ return from campaigns, that references th women of his household

Question 2

When was 3.14 Augustus Returns written/published

Answer 2

23 BCE

Question 3

Who is 3.14 Augustus Returns adressed to

Answer 3

Horace initially acts as a public herald announcing Augustus’ return. He then changes to speak of himself and his own celebration and age. In the later part Horace contemplates more generally of men of his status, coming to the conclusion that he has mellowed with age.

Question 4

What is the overall message of 3.14 Augustus Returns

Answer 4

The overall message celebrates Augustus’ success, as bringer of: peace, military victories, stability, morality, religious piety and a sense of optimism for all.

Question 5

summarise 3.14 Augustus Returns

Answer 5

Horace announces that Ceasar (Augustus) is home, and that his (Augustus’) pious wife will be happy, and appear with Augustus’ sister. Its good news for all families. And a good day for Horace as he can live without fear of war. Horace wants to celebrate and have a party with wine and women, although he notes he is not as passionate as in his youth.

Question 6

Who is the imperial family mentioned in 3.14 Augustus Returns

Answer 6

Livia - wife to Augustus, mother of Drusus and Tiberius
Octavia - Augustus’ sister and mother to Marcellus

Question 7

Who is returning and where from in 3.14 Augustus Returns

Answer 7

Augustus returns to Rome after campaigns in Spain.
Tiberius and Marcellus habe also been in spain but are not mentioned

Question 8

what was the Marsian War

Answer 8

Also known as the Social war.
It was fought in 91-87 BC.
It was a war for the rest of Italy to get Roman citizenship

Question 9

who wrote 3.14 Augustus returns

Answer 9

Horace