Poems Of Catullus (1899)

The book ''Poems Of Catullus'' is a collection of poems written by the ancient Roman poet, Gaius Valerius Catullus. This particular edition was published in 1899 and features English translations of Catullus’ original Latin poems. Catullus is known for his passionate and often explicit poetry, which explores themes such as love, friendship, and loss. His work has been influential in the development of Western poetry and has been studied and admired for centuries.This edition of ''Poems Of Catullus'' features translations by Leonard C. Smithers and Sir Richard Burton, both of whom were renowned scholars of Latin literature. The book includes a preface by Smithers, which provides context and background information on Catullus’ life and work.The poems themselves are organized thematically, with sections dedicated to Catullus’ love poems, his poems about friendship and society, and his elegies. The translations are faithful to the original Latin, while also striving to capture the emotional intensity and lyrical beauty of Catullus’ poetry.Overall, ''Poems Of Catullus'' is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient literature, poetry, or the history of Western culture. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind and heart of one of the greatest poets of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.