Poems and Letters, Vol. 1 of 2: Poems, Letters, Books I-II (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sidonius

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332881148 ISBN 13: 9780332881140

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Sidonius’s Poems and Letters, Volume 1

A masterful collection of late antique verse and correspondence that reveals love, myth, and social life with vivid, sensory detail. This edition presents the book in accessible form, inviting readers into a world of knights, gods, and intimate family moments told in polished, expressive Latin.

The poems weave myth and romance through lush imagery, from sea-stirred scenes to ceremonial feasts, while the letters offer personal voice and social wit. Together they showcase a voice that blends lyric grace with keen observation of how people live, love, and relate to power.

• Vivid mythic and pastoral scenes rendered in lyrical Latin.
• Personal letters that illuminate daily life, friendships, and social circles.
• Engaging expressions of love, honor, and household life in antiquity.
• Rich cultural context and references to classical myth and literature.

Ideal for readers of classical poetry and late antique letters, and for those who enjoy immersive glimpses into ancient social life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332881148
• ISBN 13: 9780332881140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 575