Propertius Elegies (Latin Texts and Commentaries , Book 4)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0405115970 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 167 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Callie said and Propertius does not disappoint. Be sure to brush up on your mythology. Goold's translations are lovely. I'm a huge fan of Augustan Age elegaic poetry, and Propertius does not disappoint. Be sure to brush up on your mythology before you buy this--Propertius uses a lot of mythological references.. Golden Poetry from the Golden Age The elegies of Propertius were written during the peaceful and progressive age of Augustus. This Golden Age was the hallmark of Latin literature; it was an age where poets enjoyed idyllic leisure and generous funding for their works. Propertius belonged to the elite class of poets who wrote at the behest, and under the patronage of, the magnanimous Maecenus. Propertius thrived in this company of poets which comprised of masters like Horace and Virgil. Others too of his ti. the best current edition of propertius in english Al Kihano This edition is the best, although I have it on good source that Oxford will be publishing a Propertius even better than this sometime in the next year. Propertius' poetry has the most modern feel of any Latin poet; read him and understand why Pound et al. loved him so.