In Propertius: A Thought from Propertius, W.B. Yeats examines the life and works of the Roman poet Sextus Propertius. Yeats examines Propertius’s life and works in the context of the Roman Empire, and the poet’s place in the literary canon. He also looks at the influence of Propertius’s work on later poets, including himself. Yeats’s analysis of Propertius’s work is both scholarly and personal, as he draws on his own experiences and observations to bring the poet’s work to life. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Propertius, as well as for those interested in the history of Roman literature.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Classical Literature, Romanticism