The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus

Dive into the world of a Roman poet whose verses pulse with love, jealousy, and sharp humor, now rendered into English verse and prose that preserve the original’s fire. The translation, crafted by a celebrated 19th‑century explorer and writer, balances literal fidelity with lyrical flow, letting listeners hear the intensity of each stanza as if it were whispered from antiquity. Complementing the poems are thoughtful introductions and explanatory notes that illuminate cultural references, meter, and the poet’s daring play with language.

The listening experience is enriched by the scholarly hand that assembled this edition, offering concise background on the poems’ themes and the historical texture of their world. Whether you’re drawn to the tender epithalamium of Vinia and Manlius or the mythic lament of Peleus and Thetis, the collection invites you to feel the timeless emotions that still echo today. Let the verses carry you across centuries, where the ancient voice finds fresh resonance in modern ears.