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Catullus

Catullus

ClassicsPoetry
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

This volume presents a unique and ambitious translation of the complete poems of Catullus by Louis and Celia Zukofsky. Their collaborative effort aims to capture the sound and sense of the original Latin, offering a fresh and challenging interpretation of the classical poet's work. It is a significant contribution to both classical studies and modern poetry.

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10/10

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Genres

Classics Poetry

Authors

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Louis Zukofsky

Louis Zukofsky was a poet whose work often explored language and its structures. His contributions to the literary journal Jargon, particularly Jargon 31, offer a glimpse into his experimental approach to poetry.