Homunculus

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Homunculus is a long poem by James Womack that is based on the Elegies of the Roman poet Maximian, which are considered one of the strangest documents of the human mind. Womack's v ersioning shows how the poem can speak to our contemporary world. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 88 pages Publication date: 24 September 2020 Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd Homunculus is a remarkable long poem crafted by the acclaimed poet and translator James Womack, drawing inspiration from the Elegies of the renowned Roman poet Maximian. Maximian, the last of the Roman poets, emerged in the sixth century, following the decline of the Western Roman Empire. His Elegies have been hailed as one of the most enigmatic and captivating documents of human thought, with critics recognizing him as a truly exceptional poet. Womack's rendition of the Elegies showcases how this harsh poem, exploring themes of sex and old age, can resonate with our contemporary world, mirroring the collapse and complexities of our existence.Homunculus is a remarkable long poem crafted by the acclaimed poet and translator James Womack, drawing inspiration from the Elegies of the renowned Roman poet Maximian. Maximian, the last of the Roman poets, emerged in the sixth century, following the decline of the Western Roman Empire. His Elegies have been hailed as one of the most enigmatic and captivating documents of human thought, with critics recognizing him as a truly exceptional poet. Womack's rendition of the Elegies showcases how this harsh poem, exploring themes of sex and old age, can resonate with our contemporary world, mirroring the collapse and complexities of our existence. Weight: 124g Dimension: 134 x 216 x 10 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781784109912 Show more