Catullus vs Elegiae: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Latin Elegiac poetry, Latin Love poetry, Latin language, Poetry

Cover of Catullus

Catullus Gaius Valerius Catullus · 1554 ★★★★☆ 3.8 419 pages · ≈ 7 h 46 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Elegiae

Elegiae Sextus Propertius · 1780 ★★★★☆ 3.9 174 pages · ≈ 3 h 13 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Elegiae is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Catullus.

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