The Being the Consolations of a Roman Lover Done in English Verse Tibullus 55 BCE-20 BCE creator Williams, Theodore Chickering 1855-1915 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Elegies of Tibullus" by Tibullus is a collection of love poems crafted during the early 1st century BC, showcasing the poet's deep emotional struggles and contemplations on love, loss, and the simple rural life. The work centers around the poet's romantic entanglements, particularly with a figure named Delia, expressing themes of passion, jealousy, and the yearning for fidelity amidst longing and betrayal. At the start of "The Elegies of Tibullus," the opening section introduces readers to the poet's voice, revealing his disillusionment with societal expectations and the rampant pursuit of wealth. The first elegy, "The Simple Life," sets the tone by contrasting the tranquility of rural living with the chaos of wealth and ambition, emphasizing Tibullus's preference for love over riches. He reflects on the joys of a modest existence filled with love and natural beauty, lamenting lost love and the pain it brings. The subsequent elegies delve into the complexities of love, addressing jealousy, disappointment, and the universal struggles of romantic relationships, all while maintaining a lyrical and tender quality that reflects Tibullus's unique sensibility as a lover and poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibullus_book_2 Release date is 2006-01-01 Produced by Ted Garvin, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Original publication data not identified Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English Tibullus -- Translations into English PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9610 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9610 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133234.0 9610