The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, a Poem, Tr. by G.F. Ottey by Gaius Valerius Catullus

The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, a Poem, Tr. by G.F. Ottey by Gaius Valerius Catullus

This stirring epic poem tells the story of the legendary marriage of Peleus and Thetis, two of the most important figures in Greek mythology. With its rich characterizations and vivid descriptions of battles and courtship rituals, this work has captivated readers for centuries. This edition, translated by the noted classicist GF Ottey, offers modern readers a chance to experience the timeless power of the epic tradition and discover anew the wonders of the ancient world.

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Very little is kown about Gaius Valerius Catullus, though he was probably born around 84BC. he writes as a friend of Cicero and other leading figures, and appears as a leader of the new movement in poetry and a lover of the notorious Clodia Metelli, who was probably the Lesbia of the poems. He strated writing in 69 or 68 and died around 54BC.

Peter Whigham taught on verse composition at the University of California, but was essentially a poet full-time. Other publications include The Blue Winged Bee and ASTAPOVO or What We Are To Do. He died in 1987.

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ISBN 13	9781022492479
ISBN 10	1022492470
Title	The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, a Poem, Tr. by G.F. Ottey
Author	Gaius Valerius Catullus
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Legare Street Press
Year published	2023-07-18
Number of pages	66
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