Catullus' longest poem, a miniature epic or 'epyllion' that tells two apparently unrelated mythological stories, is a central text in the Roman literary tradition. Allusive, exquisite, and sometimes shocking, it offers a profound exploration of human connection and aesthetic response...

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Main Author:	Catullus, Gaius Valerius ca. v84-v55 (Author)
Other Authors:	Trimble, Gail 1982- (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2025
Series:	Cambridge classical texts and commentaries 66
Subjects:	Catullus,Gaius Valerius / Carmen 64
Online Access:	DE-12 DE-473 Volltext
Summary:	Catullus' longest poem, a miniature epic or 'epyllion' that tells two apparently unrelated mythological stories, is a central text in the Roman literary tradition. Allusive, exquisite, and sometimes shocking, it offers a profound exploration of human connection and aesthetic response against a backdrop of universal history. This major new edition addresses the interpretative challenges of the poem on every level of detail. The corrupt text is newly edited, while a line-by-line commentary of unparalleled depth and range integrates discussion of textual and linguistic matters with sophisticated literary criticism and a thoroughgoing awareness both of the poem's cultural and intertextual background and of its subsequent influence and reception. The introduction sets Catullus 64 in context, and an innovative epilogue draws together the threads of an overall interpretation. This book is an essential resource for the study of Latin poetry, and will transform its readers' understanding and appreciation of Catullus 64
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 24 Jan 2025)
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (xi, 890 Seiten)
ISBN:	9781139088213
DOI:	10.1017/9781139088213