Translation from Catullus Ad Lesbiam
The poem is a translation of a fragment from the Roman poet Catullus' collection of poems addressed to his lover Lesbia. The translation captures the speaker's longing and passion for Lesbia, despite her infidelity. The poem explores themes of love, desire, and the pain of heartbreak. The speaker expresses their deep emotional connection with Lesbia, but also acknowledges her unfaithfulness and the hurt it has caused them. Throughout the poem, Byron uses language that is both sensual and melancholic, conveying the intensity of the speaker's emotions. The translation maintains the original's focus on the complexities of love and relationships. The poem's tone is one of intense passion and longing, with a sense of desperation and heartbreak.
By Lord Byron · First published 1815 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Classical · 230 words
First lines
Equal to Jove that youth must be- Greater than Jove he seems to me- Who, free from Jealousy's alarms, Securely views thy matchless charms.
That cheek, which ever dimpling glows, That mouth, from whence such music flows, To him, alike, are always known, Reserved for him, and him alone.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1815 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Classical, Lyric, Translation
- Length: 230 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes revolve around intense emotions and admiration for a beloved, characteristic of romantic literature.
- Classical — The work is a translation of a classical text, reflecting themes and styles from ancient literature.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, a hallmark of lyric poetry.
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Poetry · Romanticism · Translation · Classical Influence · Lesbian Theme · Erotic Poetry · Latin Literature · Byronic Hero · Greek Mythology · Ancient Greece · Love Poem · Ode