Albius Tibullus was a Latin poet and a contemporary of Virgil. We have very little information about Tibullus\u2019s life and we\u2019re not even sure if the last two book of poems attributed to Tibullus was really even written by him. However, we are pretty confident that the first two volumes of poems was authored by Tibullus and like many of the poets of his time, he dedicated his poetry to the object of his affection.<\/p>\n
In Book 1 chapter 1 line 57-58, we learn that her name is Delia\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cNon ego laudari curo, mea Delia; tecum <\/strong><\/p>\n Dum modo sim, quaeso segnis inersque vocer<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n And in Book 1 chapter 6 line 68 we learn she is not a Roman matron because she does not wear the stola, which was the typical attire of the women of the aristocratic class.<\/p>\n \u201cSit modo casta, doce, quamvis non vitta ligatos<\/strong><\/p>\n Impediat crines nec stola longa pedes<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n In Book 1 chapter 5 line 43-46 we have some idea of Delia\u2019s physical features\u2026Tawny hair and green eyes<\/p>\n \u201cNon facit hoc verbis, facie tenerisque lacertis <\/strong><\/p>\n Devovet et flavis nostra puella comis. <\/strong><\/p>\n Talis ad Haemonium Nereis Pelea quondam <\/strong><\/p>\n Vecta est frenato caerula pisce Thetis<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n But of course this relationship has its problems\u2026Mainly because she has another lover:<\/p>\n (Book 1 chapter 5 line 47)<\/p>\n \u201cHaec nocuere mihi, quod adest huic dives amator; <\/strong>[\u2026]\u201d<\/p>\n Oh, and did I mention she\u2019s also married? Book 1 chapter 6 line 15<\/p>\n \u201cAt tu, fallacis coniunx incaute puellae<\/strong>, [\u2026]\u201d<\/p>\n The next volume of poems doesn\u2019t say exactly how the affair with Delia ended, but it look like he found a new muse with a woman by the name of Nemesis\u2026Book 2 chapter 3 line 49-51<\/p>\n \u201ciam ueniant praedae, si Venus optat opes: ut mea luxuria Nemesis fluat utque per urbem\u2028incedat donis conspicienda meis<\/strong>.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n Answers:<\/p>\n Book 1 chapter 1 line 57-58<\/p>\n I do not seek praise, my Delia; as long<\/p>\n as I am with you, let reputation die!<\/p>\n Book 1 chapter 6 line 68<\/p>\n Yet teach her to be chaste, although no fillet binds<\/p>\n her hair up, no long stola falls to her feet.<\/p>\n Book 1 chapter 5 line 43-46<\/p>\n Yet not with spells, but by her face and soft arms<\/p>\n and tawny hair my girl enchants me,<\/p>\n like Thetis, Nereus\u2019s daughter, her eyes green as the waves<\/p>\n she crossed on dolphin-mount to Peleus\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n Book 1 chapter 5 line 47<\/p>\n This hurts me. And now she has a rich lover;<\/p>\n Book 1 chapter 6 line 15<\/p>\n But you, unwary husband of a unfaithful girl,<\/p>\n Book 2 chapter 3 lines 49-51<\/p>\n But ah! I see that riches are woman\u2019s only joy: then let Spoils of War reign, if Venus desires wealth,<\/p>\n so my Nemesis may wallow in luxury, and advancement<\/p>\n Hope you had fun reading Tibullus\u2019s poems as much as I did!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Albius Tibullus was a Latin poet and a contemporary of Virgil. We have very little information about Tibullus\u2019s life and we\u2019re not even sure if the last two book of poems attributed to Tibullus was really even written by him. However, we are pretty confident that the first two volumes of poems was authored by…<\/p>\n