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Two Latin Poems and a Tribute: Catullus Poems 31 and 101 with Frater Ave Atque Vale by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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  • How do the meters of 31 and 101 help you “hear” joy vs. lament before you even translate?
  • What does Catullus gain by commanding the lake and shore to “laugh”? What changes when Tennyson recasts that laughter?
  • In what ways does returning home intensify grief in 101, and how does “home” function in Tennyson’s poem?
  • What are the ethics and risks of writing an homage that borrows lines and images from an ancient poet?