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Title: The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus

Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus" by Gaius Valerius Catullus is a collection of Latin poetry, likely written in the 1st century BC. This work encapsulates the poignant themes of love, desire, and social commentary intertwined with vivid imagery and emotional depth. The various poems include reflections on personal relationships, notably with a figure named Lesbia, as well as interactions with friends and rivals, all of which portray the complexities of emotions in human connections. The opening of the collection introduces the dedication to Cornelius Nepos and poetically explores Catullus' loves and losses, setting a tone that is both intimate and candid. The first poems reveal Catullus' affection for Lesbia through playful interactions involving her sparrow and express his sorrow at its death, illustrating the intensity of his feelings. This portion of the text establishes the poet's characteristic blend of tenderness and wit, while hinting at deeper emotional undercurrents within his seemingly light-hearted verses. Overall, these initial stanzas lay the groundwork for Catullus' richly layered exploration of love and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Catullus, Gaius Valerius, 84? BCE-54 BCE

Translator: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

Translator: Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles), 1861-1907

EBook No.: 20732

Published: Mar 3, 2007

Downloads: 389

Language: English

Subject: Catullus, Gaius Valerius -- Translations into English

Subject: Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English

Subject: Love poetry, Latin -- Translations into English

Subject: Epigrams, Latin -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:20732:2 2007-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles) Burton, Richard Francis, Sir Catullus, Gaius Valerius en 1
2024-11-13T04:25:27Z The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus

This edition has images.

Title: The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus

Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus" by Gaius Valerius Catullus is a collection of Latin poetry, likely written in the 1st century BC. This work encapsulates the poignant themes of love, desire, and social commentary intertwined with vivid imagery and emotional depth. The various poems include reflections on personal relationships, notably with a figure named Lesbia, as well as interactions with friends and rivals, all of which portray the complexities of emotions in human connections. The opening of the collection introduces the dedication to Cornelius Nepos and poetically explores Catullus' loves and losses, setting a tone that is both intimate and candid. The first poems reveal Catullus' affection for Lesbia through playful interactions involving her sparrow and express his sorrow at its death, illustrating the intensity of his feelings. This portion of the text establishes the poet's characteristic blend of tenderness and wit, while hinting at deeper emotional undercurrents within his seemingly light-hearted verses. Overall, these initial stanzas lay the groundwork for Catullus' richly layered exploration of love and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Catullus, Gaius Valerius, 84? BCE-54 BCE

Translator: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

Translator: Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles), 1861-1907

EBook No.: 20732

Published: Mar 3, 2007

Downloads: 389

Language: English

Subject: Catullus, Gaius Valerius -- Translations into English

Subject: Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English

Subject: Love poetry, Latin -- Translations into English

Subject: Epigrams, Latin -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:20732:3 2007-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Smithers, Leonard C. (Leonard Charles) Burton, Richard Francis, Sir Catullus, Gaius Valerius en 1