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How many surviving poems by Catullus mention Lesbia?
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Catullus
Catullus, bust in Sirmione, Italy.
Catullus wrote 25 poems that mention his love for a woman he refers to by the pseudonym Lesbia. These poems are widely considered the most memorable of his works, documenting a complex relationship characterized by both intense passion and deep disillusionment.123