Stately verse.
Statius' Silvae, thirty-two occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 AD. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, offers thanks, admires a monument or artistic object, and describes a memorable scene. The verse is light in touch, with a distinct pictorial quality. Statius gives us in these impromptu poems clear images of Domitian's Rome.
Statius was raised in the Greek cultural milieu of the Bay of Naples, and his Greek literary education lends a sophisticated veneer to his ornamental verse. The role of the emperor and the imperial circle in determining taste is also readily apparent: the figure of the emperor Domitian permeates these poems.
D. R. Shackleton Bailey's edition of the Silvae, which replaced the earlier Loeb Classical Library edition with translation by J. H. Mozley, is now reissued with corrections by Christopher A. Parrott.
| ISBN: | 9780674996908 |
| Publication date: | 2nd June 2015 |
| Author: | P Papinius Statius |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 464 pages |
| Series: | Loeb Classical Library |
| Genres: |
Classic and pre-20th century poetry Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Ancient, classical and medieval texts |
Stately verse.Statius' Silvae, thirty-two occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 AD. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, offers thanks, admires a monument or artistic object, and describes a memorable scene.
Silvae features in the following genres: Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient, classical and medieval texts
Hardback. £22.46, down from the £24.95 cover price. Not Available.
Silvae was written by P Papinius Statius and published by Harvard University Press
Silvae has 464 pages
Yes it is part of Loeb Classical Library series
£22.46, reduced from £24.95. Not Available.