Complete Works of Silius Italicus (Delphi Classics)

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
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Author: Silius Italicus, Delphi Classics ISBN: 9781786563651
Publisher: Delphi Classics Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Silius Italicus, Delphi Classics
ISBN: 9781786563651
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English
The epic poem ‘Punica’, concerning Rome’s Second War with Carthage and the legendary conflict between the generals Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, is the longest surviving epic of Latin literature. A masterpiece of the Silver Age of Roman poetry, the ‘Punica’ fuses the significance of Livy’s history with the polished verse of Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the treasures of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin. This comprehensive eBook presents Silius’ complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Silius’ life and works
* Features the complete ‘Punica’, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to the epic poem
* Includes J. D. Duff’s translation, previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library edition of Silius Italicus
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the books you want to read with individual contents tables
* Features bonus biographical pieces, including Pliny and Martial’s writings on Silius discover the poet’s ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set

CONTENTS:

The Translation
PUNICA

The Latin Text
CONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXT

Biographical Pieces
LETTER TO CANINIUS RUFUS by Pliny the Younger
EPIGRAMS CONCERNING SILIUS ITALICUS by Martial
INTRODUCTION TO SILIUS ITALICUS by J. D. Duff



Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set
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The epic poem ‘Punica’, concerning Rome’s Second War with Carthage and the legendary conflict between the generals Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, is the longest surviving epic of Latin literature. A masterpiece of the Silver Age of Roman poetry, the ‘Punica’ fuses the significance of Livy’s history with the polished verse of Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the treasures of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin. This comprehensive eBook presents Silius’ complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Silius’ life and works
* Features the complete ‘Punica’, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to the epic poem
* Includes J. D. Duff’s translation, previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library edition of Silius Italicus
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the books you want to read with individual contents tables
* Features bonus biographical pieces, including Pliny and Martial’s writings on Silius discover the poet’s ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set

CONTENTS:

The Translation
PUNICA

The Latin Text
CONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXT

Biographical Pieces
LETTER TO CANINIUS RUFUS by Pliny the Younger
EPIGRAMS CONCERNING SILIUS ITALICUS by Martial
INTRODUCTION TO SILIUS ITALICUS by J. D. Duff



Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set

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