Mary Rebecca Thayer's "The Influence of Horace on the Chief English Poets of the Nineteenth Century" (1916) explores how Horace's works impacted major 19th century English poets, examining his influence on their themes, style, and structure. Thayer's book investigates the extent to which Horace, the Roman poet, influenced the works of prominent English poets during the 19th century. The book argues that Horace's influence was significant, impacting various aspects of English poetry, including themes ,style and structural elements. Thayer's analysis likely covers a range of 19th century English poets, examining how they drew inspiration from Horace's works. The book was published in 1916 by Yale University Press and is part of the Cornell Studies in English series. The book explores topics like Horace's influence on English poetry.