Carmina

Catullus

Catullus, Gaius Valerius. The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus. Burton, Sir Richard Francis, translator. London, Printed for the Translators, 1894.

  1. Thus at the latest hour with insults over-sufficient
  2. E'en to my plaints fere Fate begrudges ears that would hear me.
  3. Jupiter! Lord of All-might, Oh would in days that are bygone
  4. Ne'er had Cecropian poops toucht ground at Gnossian foreshore,
  5. Nor to the unconquered Bull that tribute direful conveying
  6. Had the false Seaman bound to Cretan island his hawser,
  7. Nor had yon evil wight, 'neath shape the softest hard purpose
  8. Hiding, enjoyed repose within our mansion beguested!