Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
27.04.2009
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
184
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1 cm
Gewicht
276 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-104-38762-4
The Elegies of Propertius is a collection of elegiac poetry written by the Roman poet Sextus Propertius. The book was first published in 1870 and contains four books of elegies, each addressing a different theme. The first two books focus on Propertius' love affair with a woman named Cynthia, while the third book is dedicated to the poet's political views and the fourth book deals with various topics, including mythology and history.Propertius is known for his innovative use of the elegiac couplet, a poetic form that consists of a hexameter line followed by a pentameter line. His poetry is characterized by its emotional intensity, vivid imagery, and complex allusions to classical mythology and literature.The Elegies of Propertius has been widely studied and admired for its lyrical beauty and its exploration of themes such as love, politics, and the nature of poetry itself. It is considered one of the most important works of Latin elegiac poetry and has influenced generations of poets and scholars.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.
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