Publisher's Synopsis
The Elegies of Tibullus is a collection of elegiac poems written by the ancient Roman poet Tibullus. The book contains a total of four books, each containing a number of elegies. The elegies are written in a variety of forms, including elegiac couplets, hexameters, and pentameters. The poems are primarily concerned with themes of love, loss, and the passing of time.The first book of the collection contains poems addressed to Delia, a woman with whom Tibullus had a tumultuous relationship. The second book contains elegies addressed to Nemesis, a woman who is often identified as a goddess of revenge. The third book contains a series of elegies written in honor of Messalla, a prominent Roman general and statesman. The final book contains a variety of elegies on a range of topics, including love, war, and the beauty of the countryside.Throughout the collection, Tibullus employs a range of poetic techniques, including vivid imagery, metaphor, and allusion. The poems are characterized by their emotional depth and their ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. The Elegies of Tibullus remains an important work of Roman poetry and a testament to the enduring power of elegiac verse.O what a ploughman I could be! How deep the furrows I would trace, If while I toiled, I might but see My mistress' smiling face!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.
