| Catullus: Poems Contributor(s): Catullus, Gaius Valerius (Author), Williamson, A. G. (Editor), Williamson, G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0862922119 ISBN-13: 9780862922115 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1991 Annotation: Ewan Whyte has done a remarkable job in providing us with a current and contemporary translation of one of the greatest writers/poets of all time. Bawdy, crude, passionate, venomous, satirical...this is a poet who is always vital and current. Why a bilingual edition? Because modern readers will love to read the Latin text out loud! And, Latin is experiencing a global 'comeback'. Radio Finland broadcasts a program in Latin and even TIME Magazine has stated that Latin is coming-back. Here is a book to get on the wave' with! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Ancient & Classical - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval - Foreign Language Study | Latin |
| Dewey: 874.01 |
| LCCN: 90145299 |
| Series: Bcp Latin Texts |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.9" W x 8.34" (0.60 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ewan Whyte has done a remarkable job in providing us with a current and contemporary translation of one of the greatest writers/poets of all time. Bawdy, crude, passionate, venomous, satirical...this is a poet who is always vital and current. Why a bilingual edition? Because modern readers will love to read the Latin text out loud And, Latin is experiencing a global 'comeback'. Radio Finland broadcasts a program in Latin and even TIME Magazine has stated that Latin is coming-back. Here is a book to get on the wave' with |