A contemporary translation of the poems of Gaius Valerius Catullus with an introduction by the translator.
Catullus Gaius Valerius Books
Catullus, a Roman poet of the 1st century BC, remains widely read and influential today. His surviving works continue to shape poetry and other art forms. Catullus is celebrated as the inventor of the "angry love poem," a genre he masterfully wielded to blend intense passion with sharp critique. His work's unique voice and emotional depth resonate across millennia.
The Poems
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
One of the most versatile of Roman poets, Catullus wrote verse of an almost unparalleled diversity and stylistic agility, from the brevity of the epigram to the sustained elegance of the elegy.
The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original work, potentially including imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. This edition offers a glimpse into the historical context of the original text, preserving its unique characteristics while inviting readers to engage with its authentic presentation.
The Books of Catullus
- 173 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A new translation of the Roman poet Catullus which reinvents and reimagines his poetry for the contemporary age.
Lyrika G. Valeria Catulla vyrůstá z lyriky řecké a zprvu v ní cele tkví. Má její charakteristickou linii: vroucnost hloubky a čistotu formy i slova. Záhy však autor proniká touto první fází formální i obsahové závislosti a dává růst své vlastní umělecké osobnosti. Je básník kladu i negace: lásky a nenávisti, víry a zoufalství, radosti a bolesti, štvaný rozporem vlastního nitra.
