Elegies: Latin-Chinese Parallel Translation

Author: Propertius
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Propertius was a Roman poet, renowned for his elegiac poetry, especially love elegies. The translation of this collection is based on the text of Propertius, edited by Paul Friedl?nder and published by Teubner, with the Latin text appearing alongside the Chinese translation also taken from this edition. The poet typically depicts his love for a particular woman, a love that brings him joy but is also difficult, painful, and sorrowful. It is only through ardent pursuit and boundless devotion that the poet wins the affection of the one he loves, forcing the entire relationship to endure the whims of the little god of love. The love is filled with longing, pursuit, joy, anxiety, jealousy, loneliness, disappointment, and sorrow. The poet expresses his entire feelings primarily through a sorrowful heart, yet with passion, vivid imagery, and elegance, showcasing a skillful blend of art and emotion.