Bøger af Albius Tibullus

Tibulli: Libri Quattuor est opus litterarium a Tibullo, Albio compositum, quod anno MDCCCLVIII editum est. Libri Quattuor continent carmina elegiaca, quae de amore, vita rustica, et amicitia tractant. Tibullus, poeta Romaeus, in his carminibus suam amorem ad Deliam, puellam nobilis familiae, exprimit, et vitam rusticae felicitatis laudat. In additione ad carmina elegiaca, Tibullus amicitiam inter homines praedicat, et de amicitia inter se et Messalam, amicum suum, scribit. Libri Quattuor Albii Tibulli sunt opus poematicum elegantissimum, quod in aeternum memoriae manebit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Tibullus is considered one of the finest exponents of Latin lyric in the golden age of Rome, during the Emperor Augustus's reign, and his poetry retains its enduring beauty and appeal. Together these works provide an important document for anyone who seeks to understand Roman culture and sexuality and the origins of Western poetry.* The new translation by Rodney Dennis and Michael Putnam conveys to students the elegance and wit of the original poems.* Ideal for courses on classical literature, classical civilization, Roman history, comparative literature, and the classical tradition and reception.* The Latin verses will be printed side-by-side with the English text.* Explanatory notes and a glossary elucidate context and describe key names, places, and events.* An introduction by Julia Haig Gaisser provides the necessary historical and social background to the poet's life and works.* Includes the poems of Sulpicia and Lygdamus, transmitted with the text of Tibullus and formerly ascribed to him.

Tibullus Carmina