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The Poems Of Catullus
By (author) Gaius Valerius Catullus, Translated by Stephanie McCarter
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In his short life, the Roman aristocrat Catullus (84-54 B.C.E) wrote only a single book of poetry, but in it lies some of the most raw and forceful depictions of the vagaries of human emotion to be produced in the ancient world. In the 113 poems featured in this edition, Catullus’ lyricism is equally as romantic as it is violent, capable of capturing the fleeting moments of a burgeoning romance and the cold despondence of its dissolution. Stephanie McCarter’s new translation considers the nuances of sexuality and gender in Ancient Rome and animates the colourful lyricism of Catullus, a poet who deftly ensconced readers in the extremes of emotion: from tender admiration of friends to the bitter scorn of foes, from unbridled passion between lovers to religious fanaticism for Gods. This edition includes facing Latin text, ideal for any academic study of Catullus.
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Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd
Published date | 10 Dec 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 256
Dimensions | 197 x 130 x 14mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 234g
ISBN | 978-0-1431-3637-8
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BISAC | poetry / ancient, classical & medieval
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