Sexti Properti Carmina   By: Sextus Propertius (ca. 50 BCE-16 BCE)

Sexti Properti Carmina is a collection of love elegies written by the Roman poet Sextus Propertius. The poems in this book are filled with passion, longing, and heartache, as the poet reflects on his tumultuous relationship with his lover, Cynthia.

Propertius' poetry is characterized by its melancholic tone and vivid imagery, which bring to life the emotions and experiences of love and loss. The poet's use of language is both elegant and evocative, drawing the reader into the depths of his emotions and experiences.

While the subject matter of Sexti Properti Carmina may be timeless, some readers may find the language and themes of the poems challenging to grasp. However, for those willing to delve into the complexities of love and desire, this collection offers a rewarding and illuminating glimpse into one of ancient Rome's most talented poets.

Overall, Sexti Properti Carmina is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will appeal to lovers of poetry, history, and literature. Propertius' mastery of language and emotion shines through in this collection, making it a valuable addition to any library or bookshelf.

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CYNTHIA prima suis miserum me cepit ocellis, contactum nullis ante cupidinibus. tum mihi constantis deiecit lumina fastus et caput impositis pressit Amor pedibus, donec me docuit castas odisse puellas improbus, et nullo uiuere consilio. et mihi iam toto furor hic non deficit anno, cum tamen aduersos cogor habere deos. Milanion nullos fugiendo, Tulle, labores saeuitiam durae contudit Iasidos. nam modo Partheniis amens errabat in antris, ibat et hirsutas ille uidere feras; ille etiam Hylaei percussus uulnere rami saucius Arcadiis rupibus ingemuit. ergo uelocem potuit domuisse puellam: tantum in amore preces et benefacta ualent. in me tardus Amor non ullas cogitat artis, nec meminit notas, ut prius, ire uias. at uos, deductae quibus est fallacia lunae et labor in magicis sacra piare focis, en agedum dominae mentem conuertite nostrae, et facite illa meo palleat ore magis! tunc ego crediderim uobis et sidera et amnis posse Cytaeines ducere carminibus. et uos, qui sero lapsum reuocatis, amici, quaerite non sani pectoris auxilia. fortiter et ferrum saeuos patiemur et ignis, sit modo libertas quae uelit ira loqui... Continue reading book >>