Latin Poems

by Catullus

cui dono lepidum novum libellum

Catullus begins with a dedication

by Catullus

Passer, deliciae meae puellae

Lesbia's sparrow

by Catullus

Lugete, o Venerese Cupidinesque

A lament for Lesbia's sparrow

by Catullus

Phaselus ille quem videtis, hospites

Catullus's yacht

by Catullus

Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus

Let's live and love

by Catullus

Quaeris quot mihi basiationes

Catullus tries again to count the kisses

by Catullus

Miser Catulle, desinas ineptire

Catullus resigns himself to losing Lesbia

by Catullus

Cenabis bene, mi Fabulle, apud me

Bring a bottle - and ...

by Catullus

pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo

Catullus holds his ground with the critics