A “Vicious” Interpolation in Horace’s First Epistle
Lorenzo Livorsi
The present article argues for the non-authenticity of l. 38 in first Horatian Epistle. Together with allusions to avarice and pride at ll. 33 36, it contains a reference cardinal sins, concept that did not yet exist time Horace. In particular, sins listed line issue appear coincide those discussed by Gregory Great his Moralia Iob (31.45) eventually adopted medieval thought. metrical pattern check main commentaries support suspected spuriousness line.
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