Love Poems of Catullus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780811237499)

Catullus was undoubtedly one of the most intimate, witty, vivid, and tender poets of antiquity. Perhaps his greatest gift was his ability to truthfully reveal the fleeting instants of his bare psyche: moments of erotic passion, of scorn and jealousy, of heartfelt devotion, of consuming love. The cycle of poems to his love, "Lesbia," have entranced poets and translators across the centuries, enriching many different traditions in English-language poetry.

This anthology of Catullus's love poems showcases translations from many New Directions authors, including James Laughlin, Bernadette Mayer, Muriel Spark, and Louis and Celia Zukofsky, as well as beloved timeless translations, like those of Ben Jonson and Christopher Marlowe, and inimitable modern versions from the likes of Dorothy Parker and Horace Gregory. Also included are several newly commissioned translations from contemporary poets and writers.

Author: Gaius Valerius Catullus
ISBN-10: 0811237494
ISBN-13: 9780811237499
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Language: English
Published: 11/28/2023
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.04h x 4.19w x 0.11d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/18/2023