Catullus: Shibari Carmina

Overview

A provocative reimagining of Catullus for the modern age. Isobel Williams's Catullus: Shibari Carmina offers a daring translation of the late Roman poet through the lens of Japanese rope bondage. This collection blends classical themes of love, desire, and betrayal with the eroticism and power dynamics of shibari, creating a unique and thought-provoking reading experience.

Williams's inventive translations capture the humor and sensuality of Catullus's original poems while exploring new dimensions of meaning through the framework of shibari. This collection is for readers who appreciate classical literature, erotic poetry, and the art of translation. Discover a fresh perspective on timeless themes in this bold and inventive work.

Author Biography

Isobel Williams blogs about drawing and started live-drawing (depicting things as they happen) in 2011. Her subjects include performers preparing for the Notting Hill carnival, courtrooms, and Japanese rope bondage (shibari) performances. She has had poems published in magazines, including PN Review and Poetry Salzburg, and been a runner-up in competitions, including Stand and the TLS. She wrote and illustrated The Supreme Court: a Guide for Bears in 2017 and is contributing a chapter to Design and Visualisation in Legal Education: Access to the Law, published by Routledge in 2021.