Latin Love Poetry

Name: Latin Love Poetry
SKU: 9781780761916
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I hate and I love.’ The Roman poet Catullus expressed the disorienting experience of being in love in a stark contradiction that has resonated across the centuries. While his description might seem to modern readers natural and spontaneous, it is actually a response planned with great care and artistry. It is that artistry, and the way in which Roman love poetry works, that this book explores. Focusing on Catullus and on the later genre of elegy – so-called for its metre, and a form of poetry practiced by Tibullus, Propertius and Ovid – Denise Eileen McCoskey and Zara Martirosova Torlone discuss the devices used by the major Roman love poets, as well as the literary and historical contexts that helped shape their work. Setting poets and their writings especially against the turbulent backdrop of the Augustan Age (31 BCE-14 CE), the book examines the origins of Latin elegy; highlights the poets’ key themes; and traces their reception by later writers and readers.

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Latin Love Poetry

Latin Love Poetry Book Description

Latin Love Poetry is an engaging English-language study that brings the passion of ancient Roman verse to modern readers. Available at Kalimat Bookstore Online, this book invites you to explore the tangled emotions behind the classics and enjoy a fresh, accessible look at timeless love poems.

Readers will encounter the striking paradox of Catullus, who famously declares, “I hate and I love.” This vivid contradiction captures the disorienting power of love that has echoed through centuries. The authors show how Catullus’s seemingly spontaneous words were, in fact, the result of careful artistic planning.

Meanwhile, the book delves into the artistry of Roman love poetry itself. It examines the evolution from Catullus’s vivid lyrics to the later elegiac tradition practiced by Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid. Denise Eileen McCoskey and Zara Martirosova Torlone reveal the literary devices that shaped these poets and the historical forces that guided their work.

Furthermore, the authors set the poets against the turbulent backdrop of the Augustan Age (31 BCE – 14 CE). The text highlights the origins of Latin elegy, uncovers key themes such as desire, loss, and political intrigue, and traces how later writers received these verses.

Key Features of Latin Love Poetry

Inside this volume, you will find clear explanations of poetic forms, meter, and rhetorical tricks used by Roman lovers. Each chapter breaks down complex concepts into bite-size sections, making the material easy to digest for both students and casual readers.

The guide also includes sidebars that compare ancient expressions of love with modern equivalents. This feature helps readers see the continuity of emotion across time and culture.

Additionally, the book provides a handy glossary of Latin terms and a selection of translated extracts. These tools support deeper understanding and encourage readers to explore the original Latin verses.

Why Read This Book?

Fans of classical literature will appreciate the thorough yet readable analysis of Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid. The authors balance scholarly insight with an engaging narrative, so you can learn without feeling overwhelmed.

Many readers find the historical context especially valuable. By connecting poetry to the political and social climate of the Augustan Age, the book shows why these works mattered then and why they still matter now.

Moreover, Latin Love Poetry offers a fresh perspective on love itself. It reveals how ancient poets expressed longing, jealousy, and joy, helping you reflect on your own experiences of love and loss.

About This Book

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