Catullus is one of the liveliest and most appealing Roman poets. His
emotion, charm, and apparent spontaneity resonate with readers as
strongly today as in antiquity. This sophisticated literary and
historical introduction brings Catullus to life for the modern listener
and presents his poetry in all its variety of emotions, subjects, and
styles.
- Places Catullus in a social, historical, and literary context
- Examines Catallus's style and subjects, and provides a literary
introduction to his major themes of love, social life, and politics
- Discusses the reception of the poems by translators and interpreters