To whom shall I offer this book, young and sprightly,Neat, polished, wide-margined, and finished politely?To you, my Cornelius, whose learning pedantic,Has dared to set forth in three volumes giganticThe history of agesye gods, what a labor!And still to enjoy the small wit of a neighbor.A man who can be light and learned at once, sir,By life's subtle logic is far from a dunce, sir.So take my small bookif it meet with your favor.The passing of years cannot dull its sweet savor.
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About Catullus
Catullus was Roman latin poet of the late roman republic (c. 84 – c. 54 bc). Gaius Valerius Catullus, known as Catullus, was a Latin neoteric poet of the late Roman Republic. His surviving works remain widely read due to their popularity as teaching tools and because of their personal or sexual themes. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Poetry — The art of language, rhythm, and emotional expression