Catullus: A Selection of Poems

The poetry of Catullus is some of the most accessible and vivid literature ever composed, and this selection reveals a writer baring his feelings on the page in lines of unforgettable force. It is rude and crude when he wants to be, but also elegant and wistful, and recreates what it was to be a young poet in the heady world of the Roman republic. Resources are available on the Companion Website.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 22 April 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Catullus' poetry stands as a testament to the power of accessible and vivid literature, captivating readers with its raw and unapologetic portrayal of emotions. Renowned poet Yeats aptly described Catullus' works as poems penned in the depths of love's despair, aimed at captivating the ignorant ear of beauty. This remarkable selection showcases a writer who bares his innermost feelings on the page, employing unforgettable lines of immense force. Catullus exhibits a remarkable versatility, seamlessly transitioning between rudeness, crudeness, and elegance, often within the same poem. Above all, his poetry recreates the vibrant world of a young poet during the heady era of the Roman republic. Supplementary resources are readily accessible on the Companion Website, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation of Catullus' timeless masterpiece.

\n Weight: 238g\n
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350060227\n \n