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Silius Italicus

Punica, Volume I - Books 1–8

English · Hardback

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About the author

James D. Duff (1860–1940) was a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Summary

Silius Italicus composed an epic Punica in 17 books on the Second Punic War. His poem relies largely on Livy’s prose for facts. It also echoes poets, especially Virgil, and employs techniques traditional in Latin epic.

Product details

Authors	Silius Italicus
Assisted by	J. D. Duff (Translation), Duff J. D. (Translation)
Publisher	University Presses

Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	01.01.1934

EAN	9780674993051
ISBN	978-0-674-99305-1
Dimensions	108 mm x 162 mm x 25 mm
Weight	340 g
Series	Loeb Classical Library
Subjects	Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies Essays, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, Literary essays

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