Propertius: Elegies: Book II

Propertius, though his works are small in volume, is one of the foremost poets of the Augustan age and his writing has a certain appeal to modern tastes. Book II is especially suitable for the reader wanting a representative selection of Propertius' poetry. It stands on its own, having appeared in the first place as a separate collection; it reflects a distinct phase of the poet's activity (and of his emotional development); and it is the book which made his reputation. This edition is designed for the pocket of the university student, but it should find a wider audience among classicists of all ages. The introduction provides the necessary historical and critical background and relates Book II to the rest of the elegies; the notes are helpful and to the point; and the text has a reasonable minimum of apparatus. There are no modern editions of this size and scope.

• | Author: Propertius
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 18, 2009
• | Number of Pages: 248 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0521109477
• | ISBN-13: 9780521109475