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Poetic Analysis
In-depth analysis of your favorite Latin poems!


Ode 1.11: A Poetic Analysis
Let me guess, when you were (or if you still are) a Latin novice with zero knowledge of the language, you still knew the phrase " carpe...
Alexei Varah
Jul 13, 20257 min read


Ode 3.2: A Poetic Analysis
This past Friday, my fellow Americans and I celebrated more than just the July 4th date; we celebrated the ideals of liberty, freedom,...
Alexei Varah
Jul 6, 20258 min read


Catullus 50: A Poetic Analysis
Much like a 21st-century summer afternoon, Roman summers were playful, sun-washed, and idyllic. Catullus 50 illustrates not just the...
Alexei Varah
Jun 29, 20257 min read


Ode I.38: A Poetic Analysis
As the Western world gears up to fully embrace the summer months, many of us have felt our workload lighten and the possibilities of...
Alexei Varah
Jun 22, 20256 min read
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