The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetry_of_Catullus Release date is 2007-03-03
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"The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus" by Gaius Valerius Catullus is a collection of poetry written between 62 and 54 BC. This surviving work comprises approximately 113 poems ranging from brief epigrams and sharp-tongued lampoons to nine longer pieces exploring themes of marriage. Most celebrated are the passionate verses addressed to "Lesbia," the poet's enigmatic lover. The collection captures Roman life during the Republic's final years through intimate personal expression, biting wit, and emotional intensity that has captivated readers across millennia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Catullus, Gaius Valerius -- Translations into English Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English Love poetry, Latin -- Translations into English Epigrams, Latin -- Translations into English