Presumably classicists, though only identified by name, the contributors introduce Sextus Propertius (50-16 BC), considered to be one of the most difficult of the Latin poets. They look at the
history of scholarship on him, the transmission of the text, textual criticism and editing, the tradition of Greek and Roman poetry he wrote within, his major themes and poetic technique, and
the reception of his poetry. They also provide interpretations of his four books. Quotations are in Latin with English translation. Annotation 穢2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
