Statius Silvae 5 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780199277155)

This new edition deals with Book 5 of Statius' Silvae, which has often been neglected in thematic treatments of the poet's work. The book is notable for its concern with Statius himself--one poem is a lament for his father, who was himself a poet and a teacher. As well as discussing issues of linguistic usage and textual problems (which are numerous), the commentary examines such aspects of literary interpretation as the use of allusion and the role of genre, and also includes a conspectus of the historical and cultural background. This is an invaluable introduction to the work of a learned, and increasingly appreciated, poet.

Author: Bruce Gibson
ISBN-10: 019927715X
ISBN-13: 9780199277155
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2006
Pages: 546
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.38d