The Elegies of Tibullus presents a collection of poignant and intimate poems that delve into the themes of love, nature, and the complexities of personal emotion. Composed in the late Roman Republic, Tibullus's work is characterized by its exquisite lyrical quality, showcasing a refinement in poetic style that blends elegiac meter with vivid imagery and sensuous language. His exploration of romantic relationships, particularly his affection for the fictionalized figure of Delia, encapsulat...

I Elegiae: dikter till Delia och Nemesis samlas Tibullus två kända diktsamlingar i ett verk. Den första boken centrerar kring hans älskare Delia, en kvinna som av allt att döma var en kurtisan. Tibullus beskriver sin kärlek till henne och saknad när de hindras från att träffas.Den andra boken är kortare och avbröts troligen av Tibullus död. I den har Delia bytts ut mot Nemesis, en kurtisan av högre rang. Tibullus klagar över sin kärlek till henne och att hon trots sin hårdh...

This is the first intermediate-student edition of a selection of Latin love elegy. Propertius 1.1, 1.3 and 2.14, Tibullus 1.1 and 1.3 and Ovid's Amores 1.1,2.5,2.7 and 2.8 are included as Latin text with an accompanying commentary and vocabulary. Focusing on a deliberately limited number of poems, this edition is designed to be manageable for students reading the text for the first time while also perfectly encapsulating the interest of elegy as a genre and inspiring further study...

The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature is a meticulously edited anthology that encapsulates the essence of Roman thought, culture, and artistry. Capturing the epochs of Rome from its mythic foundation to the height of its imperial power, this collection traverses an array of literary styles—from epic poetry and philosophical treatises to historical chronicles and satirical prose. The diversity and magnitude of these works highlight the intellectual and creative ...

This is the OCR-endorsed publication from Bloomsbury for the Latin AS and A-Level (Group 3) prescription of Ovid's Amores 1.1 and 2.5, Propertius 1.1 and Tibullus 1.1 with the A-Level (Group 4) prescription of Ovid's Amores 2.7 and 2.8, Propertius 1.3 and 2.14 and Tibullus 1.3, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed text to be read in English for A Level.Propertius, Tibullus and Ovid are our ...

The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature masterfully curates an expansive array of works that span the vast chronological and stylistic spectrum of Roman literary heritage. Moving seamlessly from the stoic reflections of Marcus Aurelius to the satirical sharpness of Juvenal, this collection provides an unparalleled immersion into the intellectual and cultural milieus of Ancient Rome. The anthology is meticulously assembled to highlight the diversity of genres and themes that characterized...

Tibullus (ca. 54-19 v. Chr.) stierf jong, en liet een klein oeuvre liefdespoëzie achter, gericht aan jongens en vrouwen. In de burgeroorlog die losbarstte na de moord op Julius Caesar verloor zijn familie haar landerijen. Deze ervaring maakte van Tibullus een Romeinse variant van een poète maudit, een man die hunkert naar de grote liefde, veiligheid en stabiliteit. Tegelijk is hij bitter, tegendraads en spotziek. Soepel zwenkt Tibullus in zijn poëzie van intense liefdeslyriek naar een even...