The Poems of Catullus
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The Poems of Catullus by Daisy Dunn
Written in the twilight of the Roman Republic, the poetry of Gaius Valerius Catullus offers a delicious insight into the passions and gossip of high Roman society.‘A superlative translation’ Sunday Times
‘Translated, with bright-eyed intelligence’ Spectator
‘An intelligent and often original interpreter of the poetry [she] provides clear, direct and readable translations’ Financial Times
Gaius Valerius Catullus was a Latin poet of the late Roman Republic. His surviving works are still read widely, and continue to influence poetry and other forms of art.
Daisy Dunn was born in London in 1987 and read Classics at the University of Oxford, before winning a scholarship to the Courtauld and completing a doctorate in Classics and History of Art at University College London. She writes and reviews for many publications, including The Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, and Standpoint, and is editor of Argo, a Greek culture magazine. She was longlisted for the 2015 Notting Hill Editions Essay Prize. ‘Catullus’ Bedspread’ is her first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007582969 |
| ISBN 10 | 000758296X |
| Title | The Poems of Catullus |
| Author | Daisy Dunn |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2016-01-28 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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