I Hate and I Love
I Hate and I Love by Gaius Valerius Catullus is a collection of modern lyrical poems that showcases the diverse range of emotions expressed by the poet. Published by Penguin Classics in 2015, this UK edition contains 64 pages and is presented in English. The poems vary in tone, encompassing elements that are smutty, abusive, romantic, and deeply moving, reflecting the complexity of human relationships.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes within this literary collection, which highlights the intricacies of love and hate through Catullus’s unique voice. The work is part of the Little Black Classics series, celebrating Penguin’s 80th birthday and offering a glimpse into the vast array of literary contributions from different cultures and eras. This edition invites readers to engage with ancient poetry that remains relevant in its emotional depth and linguistic artistry.
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Dazzling modern lyrical poems from Catullus – by turns smutty, abusive, romantic and deeply moving.
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin’s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.
Catullus (c.84-54 BCE). Catullus’s The Poems is available in Penguin Classics.
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