Roman Poetry: Horace, Ovid, and Seneca


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Feb 20 2025 47 mins   2

The legacy of Roman poetry is one that has stayed with us for generations. On today’s episode, Rabbi Rocklin will help us answer the following questions:

  1. How did Roman poetry differ from Greek poetry, and how did it come to surpass Greek poetry?
  2. What makes Horace the most professional of the Roman poets?
  3. Why is Roman poetry and drama so important in the development of western civilization?

Recommended Reading: Poetry of Dr. Hava Korzakova