Love poems of Catullus:

"Catullus was undoubtedly one of the most intimate, witty, vivid, and tender poets of antiquity. Perhaps his greatest gift was his ability to truthfully reveal the fleeting instants of his bare psyche: moments of erotic passion, of scorn and jealousy, of heartfelt devotion, of consuming love. T...

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Main Author: Catullus, Gaius Valerius ca. v84-v55 (Author)
Other Authors: Kogane, Tynan 1985- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York New Directions Publishing Corporation 2023
Series:A New Directions book
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Summary:"Catullus was undoubtedly one of the most intimate, witty, vivid, and tender poets of antiquity. Perhaps his greatest gift was his ability to truthfully reveal the fleeting instants of his bare psyche: moments of erotic passion, of scorn and jealousy, of heartfelt devotion, of consuming love. The cycle of poems to his love, "Lesbia," have entranced poets and translators across the centuries, enriching many different traditions in English-language poetry. This anthology of Catullus's love poems showcases translations from many New Directions authors, including James Laughlin, Bernadette Mayer, Muriel Spark, and Louis and Celia Zukofsky, as well as beloved timeless trans- lations, like those of Ben Jonson and Christopher Marlowe. Also included are several newly commissioned translations from contemporary poets and writers
Among the most cherished love poems ever written, Catullus s brilliant, everlasting verses are collected here in a marvelous mix of English translations
Physical Description:96 Seiten 15,2 cm
ISBN:9780811237499

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