Curated OER
Scanning Worksheet-Catullus 58
Your advanced Latin learners mark the metrical pattern in Catullus 58, a poem written by Catullus concerning his love and hatred of Lesbia. Spend time translating the poem so your learners have a complete understanding of the passage.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Review of the Period of the Civil Wars
This passage in the 1901 textbook of William Morey reviews the cultural changes in Rome up to the end of the Roman Republic.
Vroma Project
V Roma: Gaius Valerius Catullus
A site containing Latin and English texts of Catullus' poems, as well as biographical information about him, his friends, lovers, and rivals, and several paintings. This section of VRoma was created by Henry J. Walker of Bates College.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Catullus
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Roman poet Caius Valerius Catullus discusses the common themes of his poetry and how his erotic and irreverent poetry was different and controversial during its time.
Able Media
Able Media: A Modern Student's Guide to Catullus
The Modern Student's Guide to Catullus by Raymond M. Koehler brings the poems of the Roman poet Catullus and the Latin language to life through song and story.
Able Media
Classics Tech Center: Using Latin Poetry at Low Levels
Site presents ten techniques for introducing authentic Latin poetry to students in lower level Latin classes. The author focuses on Martial and Catullus.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Essays on the Latin Authors
Middlebury College provides unique and useful essays on a variety of Latin authors in ancient Roman literature.