Frederick Apthorp Paley / Sextus Propertius
''Sex. Aurelii Propertii Carmina: The Elegies Of Propertius, With English Notes'' is a book written by the Roman poet Propertius, also known as Sextus Propertius. This edition was published in 1853 and features the poet’s elegies, or love poems, with accompanying English notes. The book is written entirely in Latin with English translations and notes provided for readers who may not be fluent in the language. The poems themselves are renowned for their passionate and often erotic themes, exploring the complexities of love and relationships in ancient Rome. The book offers readers a glimpse into the world of Roman poetry and the cultural attitudes towards love and sexuality during this period.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.
