Carmina

Catullus

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

  1. "Zmyrna" by ages grey lastingly shall be perused.
  2. But upon Padus' brink shall die Volusius his annals
  3. And to the mackerel oft loose-fitting jacket afford.
  4. Dear to my heart are aye the lightest works of my comrade,
  5. Leave I the mob to enjoy tumidest Antimachus.
  1. If to the dumb deaf tomb can aught or grateful or pleasing
  2. (Calvus!) ever accrue rising from out of our dule,
  3. Wherewith yearning desire renews our loves in the bygone,