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Robinson Ellis
1834–1913
Best known for his editions and translations of Latin poets, this Oxford scholar helped bring writers like Catullus and Manilius to a wider English-speaking audience. His work combined meticulous scholarship with a clear love of classical literature.
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Catulli Carmina
by Gaius Valerius Catullus, Robinson Ellis
About the author
Born in Kent in 1834 and educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey, Rugby School, and Balliol College, Oxford, Robinson Ellis became one of the leading English classical scholars of his time. He was associated with Oxford for much of his career and later served as Corpus Christi Professor of Latin.
Ellis is especially remembered for his work on Latin poetry, including important editions and studies of Catullus and Manilius, as well as for his translations and essays on classical literature. He built a reputation for close textual work and deep knowledge of manuscripts, making him a respected figure in Victorian classical scholarship.
He died in 1913. For modern readers, his name is most often encountered on editions, commentaries, and translations that reflect the serious but enthusiastic scholarship of nineteenth-century Oxford.