The Fire That Consumes

"The Fire That Consumes" is a collection of Latin poetry by Gaius Valerius Catullus, known for its intense emotion and exploration of love and loss. The poems portray the passionate, often tumultuous feelings associated with romantic obsession and heartbreak. Through vivid imagery and personal reflection, Catullus captures the destructive power of love—how it can ignite great joy but also cause suffering and despair. The work offers a poignant look at the human experience of emotional fire, illustrating both its capacity to inspire and to devastate.