Catullus' longest poem, a miniature epic or 'epyllion' that tells two apparently unrelated mythological stories, is a central text in the Roman literary tradition. Allusive, exquisite, and sometimes shocking, it offers a profound exploration of human connection and aesthetic response against a backdrop of universal history. This major new edition addresses the interpretative challenges of the poem on every level of detail. The corrupt text is newly edited, while a line-by-line commentary of unparalleled depth and range integrates discussion of textual and linguistic matters with sophisticated literary criticism and a thoroughgoing awareness both of the poem's cultural and intertextual background and of its subsequent influence and reception. The introduction sets Catullus 64 in context, and an innovative epilogue draws together the threads of an overall interpretation. This book is an essential resource for the study of Latin poetry, and will transform its readers' understanding and appreciation of Catullus 64.
| ISBN: | 9781107018594 |
| Publication date: | 31st December 2024 |
| Author: | Gail Trimble |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 1000 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Classical Texts and Commentaries |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman literature Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Comparative literature Classic and pre-20th century poetry Poetry by individual poets |
Catullus' longest poem, a miniature epic or 'epyllion' that tells two apparently unrelated mythological stories, is a central text in the Roman literary tradition. Allusive, exquisite, and sometimes shocking, it offers a profound exploration of human connection and aesthetic response against a backdrop of universal history. This major new edition addresses the interpretative challenges of the poem on every level of detail. The corrupt text is newly edited, while a line-by-line commentary of unparalleled depth and range integrates discussion of textual and linguistic matters with sophisticated literary criticism and a thoroughgoing awareness both of the poem's cultural and intertextual background and of its subsequent influence and reception. The introduction sets Catullus 64 in context, and an innovative epilogue draws together the threads of an overall interpretation. This book is an essential resource for the study of Latin poetry, and will transform its readers' understanding and appreciation of Catullus 64.
Catullus. Poem 64 features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman literature, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Comparative literature, Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Poetry by individual poets
Catullus. Poem 64 is available in Hardback
Catullus. Poem 64 was written by Gail Trimble and published by Cambridge University Press
Catullus. Poem 64 has 1000 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Classical Texts and Commentaries series