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Catullus
Explore the life and lyric of Catullus, one of ancient Rome’s most vivid poets.
This edition offers a clear, accessible introduction to Gaius Valerius Catullus, blending what we know with careful scholarly judgment. It explains the poet’s Verona roots, his time in Rome, and how his tightly observed emotions shaped a new school of Roman poetry.
- Learn about Catullus’s background and the historical context of his verse
- See how editors handle biographical uncertainties with thoughtful probabilities
- Discover how his intense personality shines through a small but influential body of poems
- Understand the shift from early lyric to the Augustan era in Roman poetry
Ideal for readers of Roman poetry, literary history, and those curious about how editors present classical life and works.
This edition offers a clear, accessible introduction to Gaius Valerius Catullus, blending what we know with careful scholarly judgment. It explains the poet’s Verona roots, his time in Rome, and how his tightly observed emotions shaped a new school of Roman poetry.
- Learn about Catullus’s background and the historical context of his verse
- See how editors handle biographical uncertainties with thoughtful probabilities
- Discover how his intense personality shines through a small but influential body of poems
- Understand the shift from early lyric to the Augustan era in Roman poetry
Ideal for readers of Roman poetry, literary history, and those curious about how editors present classical life and works.
Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2018
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