Homer’s simile describes the death of a minor character, shot by mistake by Teucer when aiming at Hector. Catullus’ poem begins with a bitter and crude invective against his unfaithful mistress, so that the tender description of the flower comes as a sudden contrast. ● Lire l’article de Stephen Jenkin,Jane Mason et David Bevan sur : classicalanthology.theclassicslibrary.com
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