This collection of erotic poetry from ancient Rome and Greece is a daring exploration of physical love and desire. Featuring works by Sextus Aristaenetus, Sextus Janus, and Sextus Propertius, as well as the notorious Satyricon of Petronius, it offers a unique perspective on the eroticism of the classical world. The translations are both literal and poetic, capturing the beauty and sensuality of the original texts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.