The Elegies Of Propertius: With Notes (1895)

The Elegies of Propertius is a collection of poems written by the Roman poet Sextus Propertius in the 1st century BC. The poems are in the elegiac form and explore themes of love, loss, and desire. This particular edition, published in 1895, includes notes to help readers understand the historical context and literary references within the poems. The notes also provide insight into the poet's life and the cultural significance of his work. The Elegies of Propertius is considered a classic of Roman literature and has influenced many poets throughout history.With Metrical Versions Of Select Elegies By Nott And Elton.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.

David R. Slavitt is a member of the faculty at Bennington College and is the author of acclaimed translations of Virgil, Ovid, Seneca, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes, as well as Solomon Ibn Gabirol and the biblical "Book of the Twelve Prophets, "among other translations and many books of poetry.