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Classical Love Poetry

By: Homer, Sappho, Anacreon
Narrated by: Edward de Souza, Paul Jesson
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Many of us are familiar with the epic stories and legends of the classical world. This anthology, the only one of its kind on audiobook, gives an insight into a more lyrical and tender aspect of Greek and Roman literature. From Homer's lofty lines on the loves of the gods to the earthier verse of Catullus to his mistress Lesbia, this recording encompasses the major love poetry written between the 8th century B.C. and the 2nd century A.D. Translations are by British poets including Dryden, Pope, Johnson, Marlowe, and Byron.(P)1998 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.; ©1998 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd. Collections & Anthologies Poetry Classics

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This anthology of beautiful verse combines some of the great Greek and Roman literature between the 8th century BC and the 2nd century AD. The works of Greeks Homer, Sappho, and Anacreon and Roman poets such as Lucretius, Catullus, and Virgil are performed with brilliance by Edward de Souza and Paul Jesson, whose eloquent styles capture each writer's brilliant lyrical flourish and metrical craft. The classical writers are mainly known for their tragedy, but as Classical Love Poetry shows in such selections as Sappho's Hymn to Venus, their remarkable work conveyed great passion and romance as well.
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I have been going back to it since the end of the 1990s, when Naxos put it out on CD.

I know some of the poems by heart now.

A true gem. Great voice actors.

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Love poetry, especially to the ancients, seems more honest here than sentimental, with poems more about oozing heartbreak and the harsh realities of love, of Gods having their ways and the consequences of love. But there are definitely dishes here for the sentimental as well. Fantastic reading, accompanied by dreamy classical music selections played at the start and not interrupting the readings.

Awesome, for those who love verse

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