The Poems Of Catullus (1861)

The Poems of Catullus is a collection of poems written by the ancient Roman poet, Catullus. The book was first published in 1861 and contains a total of 116 poems. Catullus was known for his lyrical and often explicit poems, which explored themes such as love, friendship, and politics. The poems in this collection are written in a variety of forms, including elegies, epigrams, and odes. They are also written in a range of meters, from the simple trochaic tetrameter to the more complex sapphic and hendecasyllabic meters. The poems are presented in their original Latin, with English translations provided by the translator, Leonard C. Smithers. The book also includes an introduction by Smithers, which provides historical context and insight into the life and work of Catullus. Overall, The Poems of Catullus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman poetry and the works of one of its most influential poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.