Catullus

"Gaisser (emer., Bryn Mawr College), who has written extensively on ancient Roman poetry and Renaissance Latin literature, has produced an excellent comprehensive guide to the major Roman poet Catullus." (CHOICE, December 2009)

"Such a simple and yet profound book could only have been written by someone with the authority conferred by a detailed knowledge of Catullus' work, its transmission and its reception over the ages. … I consider [it] the best existing survey on Catullus." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, December 2009)

"An essential contribution to Catullan studies, this volume deftly introduces readers to fundamental issues: formation of the collection; the speaking voice; verbal and structural techniques; intertextuality; reception both ancient and contemporary."
–Marilyn B. Skinner, University of Arizona

"Gaisser speaks with authority about every aspect of Catullus’ poetry. From now on, when my students, at whatever level, ask for a single book introduction to Catullus, I will recommend this one."
–Andrew Feldherr, Princeton

"A panoramic introduction that--like Catullus himself--is learned, accessible and luminous, rich with insights on poetic sound and architecture, intertextuality and literary reception. Gaudete, Veneres Cupidinesque, and readers of Catullus new and old."
–Judith P. Hallett, University of Maryland, College Park