Silius Italicus: Punica: v. 1: Bks.I-VIII
Article description
Silius Italicus (25 101 CE)composed an epic Punica in 17 books on the Second Punic War (218 202 BCE). Silius poem relies largely on Livy s prose for facts. It also echoes poets, especially Virgil, and employs techniques traditional in Latin epic.
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| Author | Silius Italicus |
| ISBN/EAN | 9780674993051 |
Article description
Silius Italicus (25 101 CE)composed an epic Punica in 17 books on the Second Punic War (218 202 BCE). Silius poem relies largely on Livy s prose for facts. It also echoes poets, especially Virgil, and employs techniques traditional in Latin epic.
Specifications
| Author | Silius Italicus |
| ISBN/EAN | 9780674993051 |