{"title":"Books by Catullus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780140449815","title":"The Poems","description":"One of the most versatile of Roman poets, Catullus wrote verse of an almost unparalleled diversity and stylistic agility, from the brevity of the epigram to the sustained elegance of the elegy. This collection contains all of Catullus' extant work and includes his lyrics to the notorious Clodia Metelli - married, seductive and corrupt - charting the course from rapturous delight in a new affair to the torment of love gone sour; poems to his young friend Iuventius; and longer verse, such as the extraordinary tale of Attis, a Greek youth who castrates himself in a fit of religious ecstasy. Ranging from the tender, moving and passionate to the vicious and even obscene, these are poems of astonishingly modern force and content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePenguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56224209437045,"sku":"9780140449815","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780140449815_4277c2b4-b5d3-403b-a668-e22219302159.jpg?v=1786011058"},{"product_id":"9780141398594","title":"I Hate and I Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eDazzling modern lyrical poems from Catullus - by turns smutty, abusive, romantic and deeply moving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatullus (c.84-54 BCE). Catullus's \u003ci\u003eThe Poems is \u003c\/i\u003eavailable in Penguin Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56225022706037,"sku":"9780141398594","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780141398594_25df4eeb-927f-4cd5-846a-3a8e7831f1f7.jpg?v=1786011457"},{"product_id":"9781513269016","title":"The Poems of Catullus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Poems of Catullus \u003c\/i\u003e describes the lifestyle of the Latin poet Catullus, his friends, and his lover, Lesbia. Catullus writes about each of his subjects in tones unique to them. With wild stories of the trouble and comradery shared by his friends, Catullus provides insight on more scandalous aspects of high society Roman culture.  However, Catullus' most shocking and compelling subject is his lover, Lesbia, the wife of an aristocrat. The two share a secret and sensual love, taboo not just because of the infidelity, but because Lesbia is many years older than Catullus. Throughout his poems, Catullus depicts their complicated relationship, first in a tender, lustful way, detailing their affairs, then gradually becomes more heated with angst and confusion. In his exploration of their relationship, Catullus embodies the possibility of simultaneously loving and hating someone. With vivid emotion and imagery, \u003ci\u003e The Poems of Catullus \u003c\/i\u003e provide a clear picture of the poet, his friends, and his lover and invoke a strong impression on its audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of the deep emotions infused with each word and the visceral depictions of ancient Roman life, this collection of poetry is relatable to a modern-day audience, and is an essential educational source. Catullus paved the way and inspired change in the art of poetry, influencing countless poets and poetry styles. \u003ci\u003eThe Poems of Catullus \u003c\/i\u003e also helped create the idea of poetry as a profession. \u003ci\u003e The Poems of Catullus \u003c\/i\u003e serves a valuable and educational source, enlightening audiences on the culture of the upper-class of the late Roman Republic. However, because Catullus also explores the complex human emotions regarding friendship, sex, and love, \u003ci\u003e The Poems of Catullus \u003c\/i\u003e have proven to be a timeless testament to the duality of humankind, embracing emotions that lie between the extremes in the spectrum of feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatering to a contemporary audience, this edition of \u003ci\u003e The Poems of Catullus \u003c\/i\u003e features a new, eye-catching cover design and is reprinted in a modern font to accompany the timeless exploration of human emotion and the humorous, exciting  life events of the influential poet Catullus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. 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