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Catullus 51 Translation
Introduction This verse is based on a poem fragment from the Poetess, Sappho . It is, logically, written in Sapphic Meter , and is nearly identical...
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Catullus 50 Translation
Introduction Catullus 50 tells of a lively poetry writing session between Catullus and his friend Licinius Calvus , as well as lethargy and ennui C...
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Catullus 49 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus writes about his advocate, Marcus Tullius. This man is a descendent of Romulus , the first king of Rome. Romulu...
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Catullus 48 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus writes to his boyfriend, Juventius. The first line addresses Juventius’s honeyed eyes. In the next line, Catull...
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Catullus 47 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus talks about the two assistants of Piso: Porcius and Socration. But, instead of calling them his left and right ...
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Catullus 46 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus shares the joy of spring bringing warmth back to the land. He also shares his joy in looking forward to traveli...
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Catullus 45 Translation
Introduction The story of Acme and Septimus is one of true love . In this poem by Catullus , Septimus tells Acme that he loves her to desperation. ...
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Catullus 44 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus addresses the social groups in Italy and how they don’t necessarily follow the social rules. He argues that poe...
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Catullus 43 Translation
Introduction This poem could have become an inspiration for Shakespeare’s sonnet knowns as “My Mistress’s Eyes are Nothing Like the Sun.” In Catull...
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Catullus 42 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus refers to a woman who is not Lesbia. He calls the woman an “ugly drab” and talks about how she will not return ...
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Catullus 41 Translation
Introduction In the poetry of Catullus , there is one man that the poet absolutely hates: Mamurra. The poet refers to him as Mr. Penis and insults ...
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Catullus 40 Translation
Introduction In this poem, Catullus accuses Ravidus for trying to mock or ridicule his poems. Catullus begins the poem by asking what Ravidus is do...