Poems In Classical Metres And Quantity

By The Hotspur

Book Overview

CatullusPoems In Classical Metres And Quantity is a collection of poetry written by Valerius Catullus, a Roman poet who lived during the 1st century BC. The book contains a selection of Catullus' poems, all of which are written in classical meters and quantity, a style of poetry that was popular during the time of ancient Rome.The poems in this collection cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, politics, and everyday life. Many of the poems are dedicated to Catullus' friends and lovers, and they offer a glimpse into the personal life of the poet.One of the most famous poems in the collection is Poem 85, which is a love poem addressed to Catullus' mistress, Lesbia. The poem has been translated into many languages and is considered one of the greatest love poems of all time.Overall, Poems In Classical Metres And Quantity is a beautiful collection of poetry that offers a window into the world of ancient Rome. Catullus' mastery of classical meters and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion make this book a must-read for anyone interested in poetry or ancient history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120677165
• ISBN13: 9781120677167
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"