Publisher's Synopsis
The Elegies of Sextus Propertius is a book of poetry translated into English verse by the Roman poet Sextus Propertius. The book includes a life of the poet and illustrative notes, providing context and background information for the reader. Originally published in 1875, this edition presents a comprehensive and faithful translation of Propertius' elegies, which are known for their passionate and emotional content. The elegies explore themes such as love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, and are considered to be some of the most beautiful and poignant works of Roman literature. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in classical poetry, Roman literature, or the history of the ancient world.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.