Translation:Catullus 40

by Catullus

Literal English Translation	Original Latin	Line
What bad mind, wretched little Ravidus, drives you headfirst into my iambs? What god summoned not well prepares to rouse a demented fight? Or to arrive into the mouths of the crowd? What do you want? By any means do you wish to be known? You will be, seeing as how my loves you wished to love with a long penalty.	Quaenam tē mala mēns, miselle Ravide, agit praecipitem in meōs ïambōs? Quis deus tibi nōn bene advocātus vēcordem parat excitāre rixam? An ut perveniās in ōra vulgī? Quis vīs? Quālubet esse nōtus optās? Eris, quandoquidem meōs amōrēs cum longā voluistī amāre poenā.	40.1 40.2 40.3 40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 40.8