Prudentius, Volume II: Against Symmachus 2. Crowns of Martyrdom. Scenes from History. Epilogue [Latin]

by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens

Spirited verse.

Prudentius (Aurelius Prudentius Clemens) was born in AD 348 probably at Caesaraugusta (Saragossa) and lived mostly in northeastern Spain, but visited Rome between 400 and 405. His parents, presumably Christian, had him educated in literature and rhetoric. He became a barrister and at least once later on an administrator; he afterwards received some high honor from Emperor Theodosius. Prudentius was a strong Christian...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 0674994388
• ISBN13: 9780674994386
• Release Date: January 1953
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.5" x 6.6"