However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. There are 32 poems in the collection, divided into five books. With the exception of a poem on the unscripted death of a lion in the colosseum, book ii of statius silvae is largely domestic in theme. Vollmers edition 1893, this thorough and learned text, translation and commentary promises to encourage yet further attention to this. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 2 of statius thebaid. It reflects the more private side of roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses. This study focuses on ways in which statius epic thebaid, a poem about the civil war between oedipus sons eteocles and polynices, reflects the theme of internal discord in its narrative strategies. Pdf silvae book ii download full pdf book download. However, this poem was composed under a number of special circumstances. He was the author of a collection of dedicatory poems known as the silvae, the epic thebaid in twelve books. He is the author of statius thebaid vii, a commentary brill, 1994 and has published several articles on virgil, ovid, seneca tragicus and statius. The verse is light in touch, with a distinct picture quality. On domitianic literature, see coleman 1986, coleman 1990, boyle 2003, and nauta, et al. Statius, thebaid 2 edited with an introduction, translation, and commentary edited by kyle gervais.
The first commentary on book 5 of statius silvae since f. Includes a full investigation of the literary and cultural background. Critical edition and commentary on book 1 of statius silvae. University of pennsylvania scholarlycommons departmental papers classical studies classical studies at penn 1992 statius silvae 4. His wife, claudia, appears in his poetry as a character and an addressee.
This decade offered parkes commentary on thebaid 4 oxford 2012 and newlands on silvae 2 cambridge, 2011. Feb 17, 2011 with the exception of a poem on the unscripted death of a lion in the colosseum, book ii of statius silvae is largely domestic in theme. The commentary takes into account the important work done on the text of the. Introduction and commentary designed for advanced students, showing the texts importance for understanding roman imperial culture. Statius had many patrons, and although not wealthy, he did not live in poverty. Statius thebaid and the poetics of civil war by charles. The introduction covers statius career, the book s chronology and. Edited with introduction, translation and commentary oxford 2006. Publius papinius statius was a roman poet who flourished in the late c1st a. The introduction covers statius career, the books chronology and.
Augoustakis oxford commentary on thebaid 8 appears as part of a recent resurgence of dedicated philological attention to statius works. Critical and exegetical commentary on statius silvae, i. Juxtaposes the newly edited full latin text with an accessible translation and extensive contextualizing introduction. This poetry, long seen as derivative or decadent, is increasingly appreciated for the daring and originality of its responses both to the greek and latin literary tradition and to the contemporary roman world. On the manuscript traditions of statiuss different poems, see reeve 1982. Nauta is professor of latin at the university of groningen. He was, to a great extent, devoted by birth and training to the profession of a poet. Statius thebaid and the poetics of civil war by charles mcnelis. On the topos of encountering friends in the underworld, see h.
Most of all, it is needed a commentary on silvae book 1, whose last full commentary f. The five books of the silvae bring together the occasional verses which statius wrote in addition to his two epics. The first three books seem to have been published together after 93 ad, book 4 was probably released in 95 ad, and book 5 is thought to have been released posthumously c. The first three books seem to have been published together after 93 ce a year after the publication of the thebaid, and book 4 was probably released in 95 ce. Statius gives us in these impromptu poems clear images of domitians rome. Its nineteen lines make it the shortest poem in the silvae, and although there are other brief poems, such as those describing the parrot of melior and the tame lion silvae 2. There already exists such a commentary on the second book of statius silvae, published some thirty years ago by brill, 1 and rich as it is in philological detail and good literary judgment, it cannot be easily displaced. Statius silvae and the poetics of intimacy arethusa 40. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this. On statius and patronage, see nauta 2002 and white 1978. One of statius consolatory strategies hinges on a correspondence of amorous senses that continues postmortem and is free of any petty jealousy. Stella was a close friend and perhaps patron of the poet statius, who dedicated to him book i of the silvae a collection of occasional and miscellaneous poems. Smolenaars was associate professor of latin at the university of amsterdam. Harmjan van dam includes latin text of silvae book ii.
Statius project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Be aware that this item is the onevolume bryn mawr commentary of selections from the silvae as pictured, not a twovolume set as the description and critical blurbs indicate. Politians commentary on the silvae of statius persee. Statius silvae, thirtytwo occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 ad. Statius, thebaid 4 statius publius papinius statius.
Dive deep into publius papinius statius with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. A good commentary is, in comparison, a methuselah, gathering veneration where lesser things gather dust. Nov 30, 2006 this new edition deals with book 5 of statius silvae, which has often been neglected in thematic treatments of the poets work. Violentilla was not a virgo but a vidua, entering her second marriage. This recreation presents with information 5 of statius silvae, which has sometimes been neglected in thematic cures of the poets work. The statii were of graecocampanian origin, and were of gentle extraction, though impoverished, and the family records were not without political distinctions. Unlike the silvae, statius thebaid was read and admired throughout the middle ages. This edition provides the first commentary since vollmers of 1898, and. Statius silvae, thirtytwo occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 ce. The first fulllength scholarly commentary on book 5, enabling readers to engage with this learned and influential poet. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, sends thanks, admires a memorable scene. The equestrian statue of domitian what ponderous mass is this that.
A polish translation, with introduction and commentary, of statius silvae. These last two works relate the stories of the seven against thebes and the youth of achilles respectively. Silvae iv classic commentaries publius papinius statius. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey henderson. Therefore, the aim of the research will be the achievement of a critical edition, with a translation and a commentary, of the poems of book 1 of statius silvae. More important are the prose prefaces that statius wrote to begin each of the books of the silvae. The roman poet statius 4th book of silvae, published in ad 95, follows its preface with nine poems celebrating occasions from the building of a road to the giftgiving saturnalian festival. Ive contrived a book, dearest marcellus, that i can dedicate to your loyal affection. The roman poet statius 4th book of silvae, published in ad 95, follows its preface with nine poems celebrating occasions from the building of a.
I dont think ive begun any little work of mine without invoking the divinity of our great emperor, but this book owns to three such pieces, and what greater tribute to you than that the fourth is by way of honouring you. The silvae is a collection of latin occasional poetry in hexameters, hendecasyllables, and lyric meters by publius papinius statius c. Statius first three books of the silvae seem to have received some criticism, and in response he composed a fourth book at naples, which was published in 95. Statius silvae 5 edited by bruce gibson oxford classical monographs.
He was the author of a collection of dedicatory poems known as the silvae, the epic thebaid in twelve books, and the unfinished achilleid. The silvae were probably composed by statius between 8996 ce. During this period at naples, statius maintained his relations with the court and his patrons, earning himself another invitation to a palace banquet silv. American studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies. Critical edition and commentary on book 1 of statius. American studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education history jewish studies literature and cultural studies languages and linguistics media studies middle east. The silvae several times praises parthenopaeus, one of the seven against thebes, whose name refers to his feminine features. Not all of the poems featured in a given book are addressed to that. Finally, we gather from the final poem of the silvae, which expresses his sorrow at the death of an adopted child, that he had no children but wished for them. Edited with an english translation and commentary by. Vollmers edition 1893, this thorough and learned text, translation and commentary. Statius, thebaid book 1 theoi classical texts library. This new edition deals with book 5 of statius silvae, which has often been neglected in thematic treatments of the poets work.
Statius, thebaid 4 published on by oxford university press. We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. One poem celebrates the emperors dedicating a minions blond tresses to the god asclepius 3. Pdf publius papinius statius, silvae, book ii, polish. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Statius silvae 5 bruce gibson oxford university press. This edition provides the first commentary since vollmers of 1898, and covers textual, linguistic, literary and historical questions. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Classical texts library statius, thebaid book 1 statius, thebaid 1.
An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. The statii were of graecocampanian origin, and were of gentle extraction, though impoverished, and the. Prologue statius to his friend, lucius arruntius stella, greetings ive thought long and hard, my stella, given how knowledgeable and distinguished you are in whatever of our pursuits you follow, as to whether i should gather these things together for publication, works that rose one by one from my heart, flowing in sudden fire and lovely haste from my pen. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 2 of statius thebaid juxtaposes the newly edited full latin text with an accessible translation and extensive contextualizing introduction. I drew attention some years ago see classical quarterly 1953, p. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, offers thanks, admires a monument or artistic object, and describes a memorable scene. Two of the poems in book 2 are explicitly marked by statius as consolationes. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey. Publius papinius statius 1911 encyclopedia britannica. Statius compliments domitian for passing a law forbidding the creation of eunuchs. 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. The silvae were probably composed by statius between 8996 ad.
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