Silvae, book II
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Silvae, book II
（Cambridge Greek and Latin classics）
Cambridge University Press, 2011
- : hardback
- : pbk
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Text in Latin; pref., introd. and commentary in English
Bibliography: p. 255-272
Includes indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With the exception of a poem on the unscripted death of a lion in the Colosseum, Book II of Statius' Silvae is largely domestic in theme. It reflects the more private side of Roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses; it concludes with a provocative tribute to the poet Lucan. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this edition, which is suitable for use with advanced students, puts the book into its context in the history of Greek and Roman poetry. The commentary takes into account the important work done on the text of the Silvae in the past two decades as well as the new perspectives brought to bear on Flavian culture by historians and archaeologists. It explores Statius' use of the short poem as a playful engagement with literary tradition that also reflects changing ideas of Roman cultural identity.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Silvae Book II
- Commentary.
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