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…
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 struggle for kingship between the two sons of Oedipus. The extant portion of his A…
Thebaid: a song of Thebes
by Statius, Publius Papinius, Joyce, Jane Wilson
fromMasters of Latin literature
Thebaid: a song of Thebes
by Statius, Publius Papinius, Joyce, Jane Wilson
fromMasters of Latin literature
Thebaid: a song of Thebes
by Statius, Publius Papinius, Joyce, Jane Wilson
fromMasters of Latin literature
Thebaid: a song of Thebes
by Statius, Publius Papinius, Joyce, Jane Wilson
fromMasters of Latin literature
"The Thebaid, a Latin epic in twelve books by Statius (c. 45-96 C.E.) reexamines events following the abdication of Oedipus, focusing on the civil war between the brothers Eteocles, King of Thebes, and Polynices, who comes at the head of an army from Argos to claim his share of …
