The Silvae Of Statius (1908)

The Silvae of Statius is a collection of poems by the Roman poet Publius Papinius Statius. Originally published in the first century AD, this collection features a variety of poems on different subjects, including nature, mythology, and personal experiences. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from epic and lyrical to elegiac and pastoral. This 1908 edition of The Silvae of Statius includes a comprehensive introduction and notes by scholar D. A. Slater, providing historical and literary context for the poems. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Roman literature and poetry, as well as anyone interested in the art and culture of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Publius Papinius Statius (circa 45-96 A.D) was born in Naples. He was a prize-winning poet who won the poetry prize at the Augustalia and three times at the Alban Games. His reputation remained high until well into the Middle Ages. He featured both in Chaucer's House of Fame (as 'Stace') and in Dante's Divine Comedy, where he is called 'il dolce poeta'.