This study book offers an in-depth exploration of Horace’s odes, presenting the poet as a successor to Greek lyric poetry. In the 'Horace Odes book,' the first book is central, in which Horace renews the art of poetry by combining Greek traditions with Roman themes. The collection of thirty-eight poems links personal and public voices and addresses subjects such as morality, politics, gods, friendship, love, and festivities. This reference work is suitable for students and teachers who want to understand and analyze Horace’s lyrical world.