Richards, John F.C.: Roman Love Poetry

Richards, John F.C. SKU: 16951426
Richards, John F.C.: Roman Love Poetry

Richards, John F.C.: Roman Love Poetry

Richards, John F.C. SKU: 16951426

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Description

Title: Roman Love Poetry
Artist: Richards, John F.C.
Label: Folkways Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093070996724
Genre: Poetry

An assortment of classical Roman love poetry as read in Latin by Professor John F. C. Richards. The liner notes include the text of all poetry featured, both in the original Latin and translated into English. The mood of the poetry ranges from mournful to rejoicing; examples include Catullus despairing the death of his love's pet sparrow, Tibullus writing in opposition to domestic violence, Sulpicia loathing another year gone by on her birthday, a lover's warning from Prospertius, and Ovid's painful abandonment - all read in the somber and dignified baritone of John F. C. Richards.

Tracks:
1.1 Catullus - Poems 51, 3, 5, 7, 13, 86, 92
1.2 Catullus - Poems 8,109,70,72,75,85
1.3 Catullus - Poems 76,11
1.4 Tibullus - the Poet's Ideal
1.5 Tibullus - Against War
1.6 Sulpicia - Before Her Birthday
1.7 Sulpicia - from Her Sick-Bed
1.8 Propertius - I, 1 / I, 3 / Iv, 7
1.9 Ovidius - Amores I, 13 / Amores II, 16
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