Catullus - Wikipedia In his poems Catullus describes several stages of their relationship: initial euphoria, doubts, separation, and his wrenching feelings of loss
Catullus | Roman Poet Love Poetry Pioneer | Britannica Catullus (born c 84 bce, Verona, Cisalpine Gaul—died c 54 bce, Rome) was a Roman poet whose expressions of love and hatred are generally considered the finest lyric poetry of ancient Rome In 25 of his poems he speaks of his love for a woman he calls Lesbia, whose identity is uncertain
Catullus (c. 84 BC–54 BC) - Complete Poems - Poetry In Translation Catullus wrote his poems and epigrams of personal life during the late Roman Republic, and they survive in an anthology of more than a hundred items Many are caustic, satirical, and erotic, often lampooning well-known characters of the day including Julius Caesar and his friends
Gaius Valerius Catullus | The Poetry Foundation For most of the 20th century, Catullus was viewed as a lyricist who poured forth his heart in verse addressed to himself or no one and who led the “Catullan revolution” by inventing the deeply felt poetry of personal lyric
The poems of Catullus - Wikisource, the free online library These are the surviving works of Gaius Valerius Catullus, an ancient Roman poet As a member of the poetae novi, Catullus wrote poems about primarily personal themes, including love (budding, reciprocated, and betrayed), satire (especially of the pretentious), friendship, and death
Gaius Valerius Catullus: Life and Major Works of the Late Roman . . . Gaius Valerius Catullus, commonly known as Catullus, remains one of the most influential and celebrated poets of ancient Rome Flourishing during the tumultuous period of the Late Roman Republic, his poetry offers a vivid and personal glimpse into the emotional and social dynamics of his time
Catullus - World History Encyclopedia Gaius Valerius Catullus (84 to 54 BCE) was a Roman poet whose poems are considered to be some of the finest examples of lyric poetry from ancient Rome, despite his youth and early death
Catullus - Catullus Translations - Welcome - Gaius Valerius Catullus Since 1995 this site has been the place to find translations of the poetry of Gaius Valerius Catullus Many, many contributors have created a collection containing over 1200 versions of Catullus poems in over 33 different languages At this site you find the following:
Poetry of Catullus - Wikipedia Catullus displays a wide range of highly emotional and seemingly contradictory responses to Lesbia, ranging from tender love poems to sadness, disappointment, and bitter sarcasm