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Catullus 16 Translation
Introduction It is not too often that you read a classical work that will rival George Carlin in the need for “bleeped” out words, but Carmen 16 de...
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Catullus 15 Translation
Introduction Catullus does not want Aurelius to have an affair with his lover Juventius. In this poem, Catullus asks Aurelius a modest favor: to ke...
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Catullus 14 Translation
Introduction Catullus 14 is the equivalent of a rap war between ancient poets - albeit , ancient poets who are the best of friends. In this case, t...
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Catullus 13 Translation
Introduction Usually, when you invite a friend over for dinner, you provide the dinner. But, not when Catullus invites Fabullus over for dinner. In...
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Catullus 12 Translation
Introduction In Catullus 12 , the poet is clearly accusing Asinius Marrucinus of being a thief , and not a very good one. He claims that Asinius Ma...
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Catullus 116 Translation
Introduction In Catullus 116 , the poet is addressing a Roman author named Gellius . In the first two lines, Catullus wonders how he could send poe...
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Catullus 115 Translation
Introduction Catullus does not like Mamurra and his nickname, Mr. Penis , proves it. This poem is similar to 114 , where he talks about Mamurra own...
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Catullus 114 Translation
Introduction In Catullus 114 , the poet takes aim at a man named Mentula , who is reality is Mamurra. This man served Caesar and Pompey and had a l...
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Catullus 113 Translation
Introduction In Catullus 113 , the poet addresses a situation with Pompey and Maecilia. Catullus is telling his friend Cinna about how Maecilia was...
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Catullus 112 Translation
Introduction The challenge in understanding Catullus 112 is figuring out in what tone this poem should be read. Is Catullus serious or is he sarcas...
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Catullus 111 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus writes about Aufilena and how a woman should be happy to be married to her husband and to have no other man in ...
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Catullus 110 Translation
Introduction In Catullus 110 , the poet addresses Aufilena who is a mistress of the politician Caelius. She and her brother Aufilenus are favorites...