The Elegies of Tibullus is a collection of poems written by the Roman poet Tibullus. The poems are elegiac in style and express the emotions of a lover who has been separated from his beloved. The poems are divided into three books, each of which contains a series of elegies that explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.The first book of elegies focuses on the poet's love for a woman named Delia, who has left him for another man. The poems express the poet's grief and longing for his lost love, as well as his feelings of jealousy and anger towards his rival.The second book of elegies explores the theme of love in a broader sense, examining the various forms that love can take and the different ways in which it can be experienced. The poems in this book also touch on themes of death and the afterlife, as the poet contemplates the possibility of reuniting with his beloved in the next world.The third and final book of elegies is more philosophical in nature, exploring the nature of love and its relationship to the wider world. The poems in this book also touch on themes of politics and morality, as the poet reflects on the responsibilities of those in positions of power and the importance of living a virtuous life.Overall, The Elegies of Tibullus is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explores the complexities of love and loss in the context of Roman society. Through his elegies, Tibullus offers a glimpse into the emotional lives of the ancient Romans and the enduring power of love across time and cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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