02225cam a22003613u 4500 237 UtSlPG 20260610133029.0 m cr n 260607r1995||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG la iso639-1 PA Propertius, Sextus Sexti Properti Elegiarvm: Liber Primvs Sexti Properti Elegiarum: Liber Primus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1995 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Cynthia Release date is 1995-03-01 "Sexti Properti Elegiarvm: Liber Primvs" by Sextus Propertius is a collection of elegiac poetry written during the late Roman Republic. The work primarily explores themes of love and desire, often focusing on the speaker's tumultuous relationship with a woman named Cynthia. Propertius, a notable figure in Latin literature, utilizes the elegiac couplet to create poignant expressions of passion, longing, and heartache, embodying the cultural and emotional nuances of the time. In this first book, the poet introduces Cynthia as a central figure of his affection and obsession. The poems reflect various aspects of their relationship, including the speaker's deep vulnerability and the pain caused by love's highs and lows. Propertius navigates through memories of joy, jealousy, and longing, presenting vivid imagery and emotional intensity that allow readers to connect with his struggles. The interplay of personal emotion with broader cultural contexts, particularly those surrounding love, beauty, and desire, makes this work a significant reflection of the human experience during the era, resonating through its timeless themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Latin poetry Rome -- Poetry Man-woman relationships -- Poetry Elegiac poetry, Latin Love poetry, Latin https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/237 42367 42367