Publisher's Synopsis
The Cynthia of Propertius: Being the First Book of His Elegies is a book written by Sextus Propertius and published in 1899. The book is a collection of elegies that revolve around the poet's love for a woman named Cynthia. The elegies are written in a style that is both passionate and melancholic, and they explore the themes of love, loss, and desire. The book is divided into four sections, each containing a number of elegies that are interconnected by their focus on Cynthia. The first section introduces Cynthia and establishes the poet's love for her, while the subsequent sections delve deeper into the complexities of their relationship. Throughout the book, Propertius employs a range of literary techniques, including allusions to classical mythology and historical figures, to convey the intensity of his emotions. The Cynthia of Propertius is considered a classic of Latin literature and a seminal work in the elegiac genre.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.
