Which later poets were influenced by Horace’s poetic style?

Horace’s poetic style and forms have exerted a significant influence on Western literature, particularly following the Renaissance. While his Odes were largely overlooked during the medieval period in favor of his moralistic Satires and Epistles, they regained prominence in later centuries as models of technical felicity and urbane reflection.1

Poets who were influenced by or sought to emulate Horace’s style include:

• 16th-Century France: Members of the Pléiade, such as Pierre de Ronsard, engaged with his work, with Ronsard famously attempting to surpass Horace after finding Pindaric imitation difficult.2
• 17th-Century Europe: Nicolas Boileau and Jean de La Fontaine were key figures in preserving the Horatian tradition. In England, Andrew Marvell produced one of the most celebrated English Horatian odes in 1650.2
• 18th-Century England: The Horatian spirit was revived by writers including Jonathan Swift, Samuel Johnson, and Matthew Prior.2
• 19th-Century Italy: Giacomo Leopardi and Giosuè Carducci drew inspiration from his work.2
• Victorian Era: Alfred, Lord Tennyson famously praised the "jewels" of Horace’s Odes, reflecting the enduring impact of his poetry through the 19th century.1

Additionally, early Christian writers such as Ambrose, Prudentius, and Paulinus occasionally echoed his forms, though they adapted them to a different spirit.1