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100 1 _aPropertius, Sextus
245 1 0 _aSexti Properti Elegiarvm: Liber Primvs
246 1 _aSexti Properti Elegiarum: Liber Primus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1995
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aCynthia
500 _aRelease date is 1995-03-01
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLatin poetry
653 _aRome -- Poetry
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Poetry
653 _aElegiac poetry, Latin
653 _aLove poetry, Latin
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/237
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