Carmen 63 vs Catullus: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Latin Epigrams, Latin Elegiac poetry, Latin Love poetry, Latin poetry, Latin language materials, Early works to 1800
Carmen 63
"Catullus, who lived during some of the most interesting and tumultuous years of the late Roman Republic, spent his short but intense life (?84-54 B.C.E) in high Roman society, rubbing shoulders with various cultural…
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Catullus
Includes an introduction to this Roman poet, selections from his poetry, vocabulary and grammatical notes, and glossaries on meters and figures of speech.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Carmen 63 is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for Catullus.
- Catullus has the widest readership — 3 ratings behind its score.
Reception
| Carmen 63 | Catullus | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 3 |
| Editions | 44 | 55 |
| Citations | — | 1 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 7716 |
| Pages | 239 | 419 |