The Silvae of Statius

by Publius Papinius Statius, David Ansell Slater, Emil Baehrens Publ Papinius Statius

Book Overview

Publius Papinius Statius lived from the 40s to the mid-90s C.E. Born in Naples, he was the son of a professional poet and teacher. In his teens he moved to Rome, and there, some years later, he embarked on his own career in poetry. Published near the end of his life, the Silvae is a collection of witty and engaging occasional poems, but beyond their verbal artistry lies their importance as social documents, contemporary witnesses to the Roman world...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253216672
• ISBN13: 9780253216670
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher