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Gaius Valerius Catullus

Catullus 51

Fiction | Poem | Adult | BCE

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From the jealous ache of unrequited love to the philosophical musings on leisure and desire, Catullus 51 captures the torment of a heart torn between passion and reason. Test your understanding of this haunting Roman translation of Sappho's immortal verses.

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