Project Gutenberg 1995-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 185 Propertius, Sextus Propertius, Sextus Aurelius Sexti Properti Elegiarvm: Liber Primvs Sexti Properti Elegiarum: Liber Primus Cynthia "Sexti Properti Elegiarvm: Liber Primvs" by Sextus Propertius is a collection of elegiac poetry written during the late Roman Republic. The work primarily explores themes of love and desire, often focusing on the speaker's tumultuous relationship with a woman named Cynthia. Propertius, a notable figure in Latin literature, utilizes the elegiac couplet to create poignant expressions of passion, longing, and heartache, embodying the cultural and emotional nuances of the time. In this first book, the poet introduces Cynthia as a central figure of his affection and obsession. The poems reflect various aspects of their relationship, including the speaker's deep vulnerability and the pain caused by love's highs and lows. Propertius navigates through memories of joy, jealousy, and longing, presenting vivid imagery and emotional intensity that allow readers to connect with his struggles. The interplay of personal emotion with broader cultural contexts, particularly those surrounding love, beauty, and desire, makes this work a significant reflection of the human experience during the era, resonating through its timeless themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. la Latin poetry Rome -- Poetry Man-woman relationships -- Poetry Elegiac poetry, Latin Love poetry, Latin PA Text Category: Poetry Category: Classics of Literature 65984 2025-08-01T04:46:29.273267 text/html 65805 65806 2025-01-01T04:50:47.458560 2023-10-01T04:41:32.139700 text/html text/html 103726 2025-08-01T04:46:34.448251 application/epub+zip 102428 2025-08-01T04:46:32.127286 application/epub+zip 83965 2025-08-01T04:46:31.068248 application/epub+zip 246100 2025-08-01T04:46:36.007264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238290 2025-08-01T04:46:33.788259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162226 2022-09-01T04:59:01.455738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52660 2025-08-01T04:46:29.060275 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52404 2021-01-01T06:50:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20816 2021-01-01T06:50:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18465 2025-08-01T04:46:36.147223 application/rdf+xml 17585 2025-08-01T04:46:31.552265 image/jpeg 3947 2025-08-01T04:46:31.310252 image/jpeg 103204 2025-08-01T04:46:29.280245 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia