The Elegies of Tibullus by Tibullus

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Author Tibullus, 55 BCE-20 BCE
Translator Williams, Theodore Chickering, 1855-1915
Title The Elegies of Tibullus
Being the Consolations of a Roman Lover Done in English Verse
Note Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Elegies of Tibullus" by Tibullus is a collection of love poems crafted during the early 1st century BC, showcasing the poet's deep emotional struggles and contemplations on love, loss, and the simple rural life. The work centers around the poet's romantic entanglements, particularly with a figure named Delia, expressing themes of passion, jealousy, and the yearning for fidelity amidst longing and betrayal. At the start of "The Elegies of Tibullus," the opening section introduces readers to the poet's voice, revealing his disillusionment with societal expectations and the rampant pursuit of wealth. The first elegy, "The Simple Life," sets the tone by contrasting the tranquility of rural living with the chaos of wealth and ambition, emphasizing Tibullus's preference for love over riches. He reflects on the joys of a modest existence filled with love and natural beauty, lamenting lost love and the pain it brings. The subsequent elegies delve into the complexities of love, addressing jealousy, disappointment, and the universal struggles of romantic relationships, all while maintaining a lyrical and tender quality that reflects Tibullus's unique sensibility as a lover and poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
Subject Tibullus -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 9610
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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