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Experience the passionate heart of ancient Rome in "The Elegies of Tibullus: Being The Consolations Of A Roman Lover Done In English Verse." This collection presents the timeless love poetry of Tibullus, one of the great voices of Roman literature. Through elegant verse, Tibullus explores the joys and sorrows of love, offering poignant reflections on desire, loss, and the human condition. These elegies, originally written to console and captivate, provide a window into the social and emotional landscape of classical antiquity. As a master of the elegiac form, Tibullus's influence resonates through centuries of love poetry. This carefully prepared edition offers a faithful rendering of his work, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and artistry of his verse. Delve into the intimate world of a Roman lover and discover the enduring power of Tibullus's consolations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.