Publisher's Synopsis
The Elegies of Albius Tibullus: The Corpus Tibullianum is a collection of elegiac poetry written by the Roman poet Tibullus. The book was first published in 1913 and contains four books of elegies, each with a different theme. The first book is dedicated to the poet's love for his mistress, Delia. The second book is focused on the poet's travels and experiences in Rome. The third book contains elegies dedicated to the poet's friends and acquaintances, while the fourth book is devoted to the poet's reflections on death and the afterlife. The poems are characterized by their emotional depth and lyrical beauty, and are considered some of the finest examples of Roman elegiac poetry. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman literature, poetry, and culture.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.
