2A Catullus Flashcards
1
Q
Which 3 translation’s of Catullus’ poem did we look at?
A
- Cranstoun
- Michie
- Kline
2
Q
Describe the poem in one sentence
A
An untitled poem addressed to Lesbia (although Cranstoun gives a title)
3
Q
What mistake does Kline make?
A
He writes Battiades instead of Battus, which changes the meaning as Battiades = son of Battus
4
Q
What does Cranstoun do differently to the other poets? (2)
A
- He gives the poem a title
- He does not mention Catullus’ name whereas the other translations and the original do (but he also wrote in first person which may explain this)
5
Q
Whose tomb is mentioned?
A
- Battus’ (Battiades in Kline)
6
Q
Whose shrine or oracle is mentioned?
A
- Jove’s (but Michie says Jupiter Ammon)
7
Q
When does it not matter which translation you use?
A
- When looking for the general gist
8
Q
When should you look at the original language?
A
- When looking for places and names
