The Writings In Prose And Verse Of Eugene Field: Echoes From The Sabine Farm : Translations From Horace

by Eugene Field

The Writings In Prose And Verse Of Eugene Echoes From The Sabine Translations From Horace by Eugene Field is a late 19th-century collection that presents paraphrases and translations of Horace’s odes, created in collaboration with Roswell Martin Field. This volume blends faithful renderings with burlesque verse, showcasing Field’s affection for the classical tradition and his playful literary sensibility. Framed by an introduction attributed to Francis Wilson, the work highlights Field’s intention to add a life of Horace and his ambition to publish passages that merge scholarship with wit. Originally published by Scribner’s Sons in 1896, the book reflects Field’s desire to demonstrate that his Horatian paraphrases could stand alongside more serious classic studies, while acknowledging the editorial and financial challenges of such a project. The introduction recounts the humorous origin of the collaboration, Field’s devotion to Horace’s verse, and the posthumous fate of the work, including Field’s death before completing certain plans. This edition preserves the original content, maintaining its mix of rigorous paraphrase, playful burlesque, and the broader biographical context surrounding Eugene Field and his literary circle.

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007