Propertius, Elegies I-IV

by Propertius and Sextus Propertius

Book Overview

The Latin poet Propertius (ca. 50-16 B.C.) is considered by many to be the greatest elegiac poet of Rome. Long neglected because of the obscurity of his thought and the vagaries of his syntax, Propertius has now emerged as a writer of compelling originality and intellectual power. In this authoritative edition of Propertius's elegies, L. Richardson, jr, makes these challenging poems both intelligible and accessible. For students of literature and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806134682
• ISBN13: 9780806134680
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"