Reading Catullus by Godwin John (24 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Of all the Roman poets Catullus is the most accessible for the modern reader. His poems range from the sublimely beautiful to the scatologically disgusting, from the world of heroic epic poetry to the dirt of the Roman streets. This accessible book, which assumes no prior knowledge of the poet or of Roman poetry in general, explores Catullus in all his many guises. In six concise chapters Godwin deals with the cultural background to Catullus poetic production, its literary context, the role of love, Alexandrian learning and obscenity and, in the final chapter, considers the coherence and rationale of the collection as a whole. Each chapter is illustrated by readings of a number of poems, chosen to give a representative overview of Catullus poety. All quotations from the text are translated and a brief discursive section of Further Reading is provided at the end of each chapter. A timeline giving dates of authors mentioned and full bibliography is also supplied. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

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Condition: New. Roman poet Catullus' poems range from the sublimely beautiful to the scatologically disgusting, from the world of heroic epic poetry to the dirt of the Roman streets. This book, which assumes no prior knowledge of the poet or of Roman poetry in general, explores Catullus in all his many guises. Series: Bristol Phoenix Press Greece and Rome Live. Num Pages: 150 pages, 4-colour cover illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 212. . 2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .…

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Condition: New. Roman poet Catullus' poems range from the sublimely beautiful to the scatologically disgusting, from the world of heroic epic poetry to the dirt of the Roman streets. This book, which assumes no prior knowledge of the poet or of Roman poetry in general, explores Catullus in all his many guises. Series: Bristol Phoenix Press Greece and Rome Live. Num Pages: 150 pages, 4-colour cover illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 212. . 2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Erotic, scatologically disgusting, sublimely beautiful: the poems of Catullus continue to fascinate students and critics alike, wielding their wicked Epicurean influence over new generations. 'Reading Catullus' introduces the general reader to the infamous poet in all his many guises, pairing the cultural background of Catullus' poetic production with a representative selection of translated extracts from his works--accompanied by a timeline, guide to further reading, and a full bibliography. This accessible volume, ideal for the general reader or beginning student of Roman poetry, considers the coherence and rationale of the poet's collection as a whole, from the world of epic heroic poetry to the dirt of the ancient Roman streets.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 138 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.