Philodemus’ Poetry

Text: love poetry (epigrams) Author: Philodemus of Gadara Date: mid 1st c. BCE Language: Greek Notes: bright, playful, bold, herbaceous, charming, and surprisingly versatile Elissa’s pick: a Verduno Pelaverga like this one This, friends, is a fun one! Philodemus and Philosophy are like Piemonte and Barolo: a comfortable, familiar pairing to those in the know.Continue reading “Philodemus’ Poetry”