Elegiae (1857) - Propertius Sextus

Elegiae is a collection of elegies written by the Roman poet Propertius, also known as Sextus Propertius. The book was first published in 1857 and contains four books of poetry. The elegies are written in a variety of meters and cover a range of topics, including love, politics, and mythology. Propertius is known for his use of complex and allusive language, as well as his exploration of the themes of love and loss. The poems often feature the poet's lover, Cynthia, as the subject, and explore the emotional turmoil of their relationship. The book is considered a masterpiece of Roman literature and has had a significant influence on subsequent poets and writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436830980