Gaius Valerius Catullus

Gaius Valerius Catullus, a prominent Roman lyric poet of the 1st century BCE, is celebrated for his diverse body of work, including love poetry, satires, and epigrams. His passionate love poems dedicated to Lesbia have made him a literary icon. Catullus' influence on Roman and European poetry is undeniable, and his works continue to be studied as a valuable window into Roman society and culture.