S19E3: "Elegies 11.28" by Propertius (Translated by Constance Carrier)

June 16, 2025 · 11 min · Season 19 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode features a reading and analysis of 'Elegies 11.28' by Propertius, exploring themes of death through poetry.

In this 19th season of the Well Read Poem, the principal theme of the six poems selected is that of Death. We selected these poems to provide a variety of imaginative treatments of what Henry James called "The Distinguished Thing", drawing on the writings of poets of different centuries, cultures and perspectives. We hope they are enjoyable, illuminating, and not so dismal as to discolor anyone's summer. Today's selection is "Elegies 11.28" by Propertius (Translated by Constance Carrier). Readings begin at timestamps 4:34 and 6:54. To learn more about this podcast and host Thomas Banks, visit https://www.theliterary.life/the-well-read-poem/ .

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Banks

Topics covered

Death
Elegy
Poetry
Imaginative treatments
Literary analysis
Cultural perspectives

Keywords

Propertius
Elegies
Constance Carrier
poetry
death
literary analysis
Henry James

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: "Elegies 11.28"