Horatius

Horatius is a historical poem written by Thomas Babington Macaulay, a renowned British historian and essayist, in 1842. The poem is based on the legendary story of Horatius Cocles, a Roman hero who defended the Pons Sublicius bridge against the invading army of Lars Porsena in the 6th century BC.The poem is divided into three parts, each depicting a different phase of the battle. The first part introduces the characters and sets the scene for the battle. The second part describes the actual battle, with Horatius and his comrades fighting against overwhelming odds to defend the bridge. The third part narrates the aftermath of the battle and the heroism of Horatius, who sacrifices himself to save Rome.The poem is written in a grand and epic style, with vivid descriptions of battle scenes and heroic deeds. It also contains several memorable lines and phrases, such as ""Then out spake brave Horatius, the Captain of the Gate"" and ""How can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his gods?""Overall, Horatius is a classic work of literature that celebrates the virtues of courage, loyalty, and patriotism. It has been widely read and admired for generations and continues to inspire readers with its timeless message of heroism and sacrifice.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Poems of Knightly Adventure, by Thomas Babington Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900792.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.