Написанная в сумерках Римской республики, поэзия Гая Валерия Катулла дарит восхитительное заглядывание в страсти и сплетни высшего римского общества. От поэта и его друзей до культурных и политических титанов, включая Цезаря, Цицерона и Помпея, его резкие, современные стихи не щадят никого. В этом новом переводе Дэйзи Данн, автора «Покрывала Катулла», его непристойная честность, наглая острота и удивительная нежность запечатлевают римское общество в лучшем свете.
Наиболее известный своими одержимыми любовными лирическими стихами к замужней Лесбии, слова Катулла - это бессмертное выражение юности, бунтарства и мучительной любви.
Catullus' poems written in the last days of the Roman republic give beautifully clear insights into the mentalities and gossip afflicting the high Roman society of that time. Authors Daisy Dunn brings a cutting perspective with her modern verse which shows not even the slightest compassion for her subjects. Catullus provides the ideal opportunity to observe the sublime and ridiculous aspects of Roman culture, thanks to the sparkling dialogue between him and his greatest patrons, such as Caesar, Cicer and Pompejus. Although best known for his love poetry directed at Lesbia, he eloquently describes emotions such as youth, rebelling and pained love in words which retain their timeless panache.
Электронная Книга «The Poems of Catullus» написана автором Daisy Dunn в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780007582976
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Written in the twilight of the Roman Republic, the poetry of Gaius Valerius Catullus offers a delicious insight into the passions and gossip of high Roman society.From the poet and his friends to cultural and political titans, including Caesar, Cicero, and Pompey, his cutting, modern verse spares no-one. In this new translation by Daisy Dunn, author of Catullus’ Bedspread, his obscene honesty, arrogant wit and surprising tenderness capture Roman society at their best.Most famous for his obsessive love lyrics for the married Lesbia, Catullus’ words are an immortal expression of youth, rebellion and agonised love.
