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Klappentext Erotic! scatologically disgusting! sublimely beautiful: the poems of Catullus continue to fascinate students and critics alike! wielding their wicked Epicurean influence over new generations. "Reading Catullus" introduces the general reader to the infamous poet in all his many guises! pairing the cultural background of Catullus' poetic production with a representative selection of translated extracts from his works--accompanied by a timeline! guide to further reading! and a full bibliography. This accessible volume! ideal for the general reader or beginning student of Roman poetry! considers the coherence and rationale of the poet's collection as a whole! from the world of epic heroic poetry to the dirt of the ancient Roman streets. ... a very sensible and far-reaching introduction to Catullus. There is plenty in this book for a sixth-former to appreciate and be entertained by, and it would make a splendid companion to a Catullus prescription. Journal of Classics Teaching, No. 17, Summer 2009 Zusammenfassung Of all the Roman poets Catullus is the most accessible for the modern reader. In six concise chapters Godwin deals with the cultural background to Catullus' poetic production! its literary context! the role of love! Alexandrian learning and obscenity and! in the final chapter! considers the coherence and rationale of the collection as a whole.
