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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. From the poet and his friends to cultural and political titans, including Caesar, Cicero, and Pompey, his cutting, modern verse spares no-one. In this new translation by Daisy Dunn, author of Catullus’ Bedspread, his obscene honesty, arrogant wit and surprising tenderness capture Roman society at their best. Most famous for his obsessive love lyrics for the married Lesbia, Catullus’ words are an immortal expression of youth, rebellion and agonised love. ** Review '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 About the Author 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 docto

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Author

Daisy Dunn

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers;William Collins

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9780007582976

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Poetry, Humanities

Rating

4.11 / 5 (39 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13