The term 'Ars Poetica Poet' refers to the Roman poet Horace, who wrote the famous work of literary criticism, Ars Poetica. Horace was a prolific writer and is considered one of the most influential poets of the Augustan period. He is best known for his Odes, which are often seen as the pinnacle of Latin lyric poetry. His Ars Poetica is a treatise on the art of poetry, in which he outlines his views on the nature of poetry and its proper use.