Statius, Vol. II: Thebaid (8-12), Achilleid, Silvae
Statius (J. H. Mozley, trans.) · 92
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Description
J. H. Mozley's second Loeb volume of Statius completes the Thebaid with books eight through twelve. It then adds the Achilleid, the poet's unfinished epic on the youth of Achilles, and the Silvae, his poems for patrons and friends. The whole surviving Statius stands in the two volumes.
The Thebaid ends in the duel of the brothers, the burning of the dead, and Theseus marching on Thebes. The Achilleid shows Achilles hidden among girls on Scyros, a lighter touch cut off by the poet's death. The Silvae sing of villas, statues, weddings, and grief. Together they show the range of the last great Latin epic poet.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Statius (J. H. Mozley, trans.) |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 92 |
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 919 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | Public Domain |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Internet Archive |