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by Statius, Publius Papinius, Shackleton Bailey, David R., Mozley, John H.
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Statius' Silvae, thirty-two occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 AD. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, sends thanks, admires a memorable scene. The verse is light in touch, with a distinct picture quality. Statius gives us in these impr…
Includes Latin text of Silvae book II.
Preliminary Material /Stephen Thomas Newmyer -- Introduction /Stephen Thomas Newmyer -- Tradition and Originality in the Silvae /Stephen Thomas Newmyer -- Structure in Ancient Poetic Collections /Stephen Thomas Newmyer -- Structural Principals of Individual Poems in the Silvae /…
