Statius' Achilleid tells the story of the mythical Achilles and, in particular, his time hiding disguised as a girl on the island of Scyros. This new Latin text with facing-page…

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Greek literary education and Roman political reality are evident in the poetry of Statius (c. 50-96 CE). His Silvae are thirty-two occasional poems. His masterpiece, the epic Thebaid, recounts the…

The Silvae Of Statius is a collection of poems written by the Roman poet Statius, Publius Papinius. This book was first published in 1908 and has since become a classic…

The clarity of Joyce’s translation highlights the poem’s superb versification, sophisticated use of intertextuality, and bold formal experimentation and innovation. A substantial introduction and annotations make this epic accessible to…

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Latein, Note: 1, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen (Klassische Philologie), Veranstaltung: Seminar, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Auf dem Forum Romanum befanden sich in der Antike oeffentliche Gebaude…

This book is a detailed study of identity and selfhood in the Thebaid which explores major characters in the poem and the status and identity of the poet himself. The…

Although traditionally derided by critics, this study argues that Statius’ Silvae offer fascinating insights into the history, politics, art and literature of the Flavian period. They celebrate and explore a…