Tibullus is considered one of the finest exponents of Latin lyric in the golden age of Rome, during the Emperor Augustus' reign, and his poetry retains its enduring beauty and appeal. Together these works provide an important document for anyone who seeks to understand Roman culture and sexuality an[...]

This edition of Book I of Tibullus' "Elegies" (first century BC) includes introduction, the Latin text and notes on the text. The editor gives particular attention to philological matters and questions of nuance in Tibullus' language.[...]