Lucius Varius Rufus

Reading notes

• The Art of Poetry §45-59 Varius

  L. Varius Rufus, epic and tragic poet, friend of Horace and Vergil.

• The Odes §1.6 Varius

  L. Varius Rufus, epic poet, the fit celebrant of Agrippa's deeds; Horace declines the task.

• The Epistles §2.1 Varius

  Distinguished epic and tragic poet, friend of Horace and Vergil and co-editor of the Aeneid; a companion on the journey.

• The Satires §1.5 Varius meet us

  L. Varius Rufus, eminent epic and tragic poet and co-editor of the Aeneid, among Horace's dearest friends.