Elegies Collection (Latin-Chinese Parallel Translation Edition)

Author: Propertius (Ancient Rome), translated by Wang Huansheng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Propertius was an Ancient Roman poet, renowned for writing elegiac poetry, especially love elegies. This collection of poems is translated from the text of Propertius, edited by Paul Friedl?nder and published by Teubner, with the Latin text presented alongside the Chinese translation also taken from this edition. The poet typically describes his love for a particular woman, a love that brings him joy but is also difficult, painful, and sorrowful. The poet only wins the heart of the woman he loves through fervent pursuit and boundless devotion, forcing the entire love affair to endure the whims of the little god of love. It is filled with longing, pursuit, joy, anxiety, jealousy, loneliness, disappointment, and sorrow. The poet expresses his entire feelings primarily through a sorrowful state of mind, yet with passion, vivid imagery, and elegance, showcasing a skillful blend of art and emotion.