This volume, translated by Harold Edgeworth Butler, presents the elegiac poetry of Roman poet Sextus Propertius. Known for his lyrical and complex expressions of love and eroticism, Propertius is a true master of poetic form. This edition also includes invaluable notes on the text and annotations that will help readers deepen their understanding of this remarkable poet.

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