The Poems

Name: The Poems
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By Catullus

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The Poems by Catullus offers readers a glimpse into the vibrant and emotionally charged world of Roman poetry. This collection captures the personal and political landscapes of Ancient Rome through Catullus' passionate and often candid verses, exploring themes of love, friendship, rivalry, and political satire with wit and intensity. His distinct voice reveals a blend of humour, sensitivity, and wit that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for classical literature and a curiosity about the emotions and everyday life of ancient Rome. The poems offer a candid glimpse into love, friendship, and political satire, making it an intriguing read for those interested in the rich tapestry of human experience across time.

The Poems

One of the most versatile of Roman poets, Catullus wrote verse of an almost unparalleled diversity and stylistic agility, from the brevity of the epigram to the sustained elegance of the elegy.

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A collection of the beautiful, surprising poems of Catullus.

One of the most versatile of Roman poets, Catullus wrote verse of an almost unparalleled diversity and stylistic agility, from the brevity of the epigram to the sustained elegance of the elegy.

This collection contains all of Catullus' extant work and includes his lyrics to the notorious Clodia Metelli—married, seductive, and corrupt—charting the course from rapturous delight in a new affair to the torment of love gone sour.

Discover poems to his young friend Iuventius, as well as longer verse, such as the extraordinary tale of Attis, a Greek youth who castrates himself in a fit of religious ecstasy.

Ranging from the tender, moving, and passionate to the vicious and even obscene, these are poems of astonishingly modern force and content.

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The Poems by Catullus receives praise for its vivid expression of emotion and exploration of themes like love and loss. Reviewers highlight the book's impact on Roman poetry and its lasting influence on modern literature. The translation work is often commended for capturing the essence of Catullus' raw passion and sharp wit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449815

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Catullus Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Very little is kown about Gaius Valerius Catullus, though he was probably born around 84BC. he writes as a friend of Cicero and other leading figures, and appears as a leader of the new movement in poetry and a lover of the notorious Clodia Metelli, who was probably the Lesbia of the poems. He strated writing in 69 or 68 and died around 54BC. Peter Whigham taught on verse composition at the University of California, but was essentially a poet full-time. Other publications include The Blue Winged Bee and ASTAPOVO or What We Are To Do. He died in 1987.

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