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Silvae

by Publius Papinius Statius, David R. Shackleton Bailey

1908 214 pages eng

Statius' Silvae, thirty-two occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 AD. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, sends thanks, admires a memorable scene. The verse is light in touch, with a distinct picture quality. Statius gives us in these impromptu poems clear ima…

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