The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Catullus, Gaius Valerius (-84–-53). The listed translation credits are Burton, Richard Francis, Sir (1821–1890); Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles) (1861–1907).
Catalogue synopsis
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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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus
- Author credits: Catullus, Gaius Valerius (-84–-53)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir (1821–1890); Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles) (1861–1907)
Catalogue subjects
- Catullus, Gaius Valerius -- Translations into English
- Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
- Epigrams, Latin -- Translations into English
- Love poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
- Classical Antiquity
- Poetry
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