Edition details
The Poems of Catulus. Translated by James Michie. Introduction by Gavin Ewart. Hand-drawn capitals by Michael Harvey. Quarter bound in dark green leather, pale green cloth boards. Pale brown endleaves. White slipcase. 22.2x14cm. 224pp.
About the book
The Poems of Catullus bring together the surviving work of Gaius Valerius Catullus, one of ancient Rome's most influential lyric poets. His poems range from passionate declarations of love and friendship to bitter attacks on enemies and deeply moving expressions of grief. Many of his most famous poems concern his turbulent relationship with the woman he calls Lesbia, moving between intense devotion, jealousy, anger and despair. Direct, personal and remarkably modern in emotional tone, Catullus's poetry provides an intimate glimpse into both private relationships and the sophisticated society of late Republican Rome. The Tragedy of King Richard III William Shakespeare's Richard III follows the ruthless rise of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, as he schemes and murders his way toward the English throne. Brilliant, charismatic and completely determined to gain power, Richard manipulates allies and enemies alike while openly sharing many of his plans with the audience. After securing the crown, however, Richard becomes increasingly isolated as opposition gathers around Henry Tudor. Combining history, political drama and psychological portraiture, the play explores ambition, manipulation, conscience and the destructive pursuit of absolute power.
