Very useful exposition and overview of silian studies from the rediscovery of the punica to. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 10 of silius italicus punica. A commentary on silius italicus punica 10 littlewood, r. Silius italicus punica and the aeneids proem leo landrey u abstract. Silius italicus, in full tiberius catius asconius silius italicus c. Dawn on 2 august 216 bc, saw the armies of rome and carthage clash in what. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Publication date 1927 topics punic war, 2nd, 218210 b. Battle of cannae is placed at the midpoint of the poem in books 910. Campania at war in silius italicus punica oxford scholarship.
Since then she has worked almost exclusively on flavian epic, publishing a commentary on silius italicus punica 7 in 2011 with oup and recently beginning another on punica 3 alongside antony augoustakis. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius italicus c. Brills companion to silius italicus augoustakis, antony this volume offers a detailed overview of silius italicus punica, by placing the poem within its literary and sociohistorical context and by documenting its reception in the humanistic tradition of the renaissance and subsequent centuries. Campanian politics and poetics in silius italicus punica. Book 10 paulus tries to rally the troops after juno speaks to him in the guise of metellus. Other editions containing works of silius italicus tiberius catius asconius silius italicus a commentary on silius italicus punica 10. This volume offers a detailed overview of silius italicus punica, by placing the poem within its literary and sociohistorical context and by documenting its reception in the humanistic tradition of the renaissance and subsequent centuries. Only recently have scholars turned their attention to silius italicus punica, a poem the. Brills companion to silius italicus is an essential acquisition for the growing number of scholars now working on flavian epic. The poem was rediscovered in either 1416 or 1417 by the italian humanist and scholar poggio bracciolini. Its theme is the second punic war and the conflict between the two great generals hannibal and scipio africanus. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war. Now that harsh winter was hiding his icy head, his stormy brow, his cloudy face and towering gales, beneath the earth, and a pleasant spring. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 10 of silius italicus punica juxtaposes the full latin text with an accessible english translation and extensive contextualizing introduction.
This edition can be found on the internet archive, and the following table contains links to the individual books in the translation, together with the translators introduction. Its success in highlighting the essential aspects of silian poetics owes much to the judicious and imaginative arrangement of 18 wideranging contributions within a cohesive structure by antony augoustakis. Soon her grief and sorrow seemed eased, and she no longer a stranger in that trojan palace. He later took to public service and was a consul in 68, the year of neros death. A comprehensive introduction and, within the commentary, a series of essays on literary and historical topics to support the more complex passages of text. Both works show us the second punic war from saguntum to zama. Silius italicus as doctvs poeta ramus cambridge core. A commentary on silius italicus punica 10 book, 2017. But had silius not been able to vary in some respects from the narrative of livy, there would not have been any justification for his work. This book is a comprehensive treatment of some of the most important aspects of the punica. A commentary on silius italicus punica 10 by littlewood, r. It is supported by the complete latin text and english translation, full apparatus criticus, battle plans, and an extended introduction. This volume offers an incisive commentary on silius italicus punica 10, focusing on the military narrative of his depiction of the decisive battle of cannae in 216 bc.
Remembering the enemy in silius italicus punica 1st edition. In one of silius finest books, the climactic sweep of his epic is enriched by intertextual. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war and the longest surviving poem in latin. The foundation of the punica is the history of livy. The subject of the poem is the second punic war 120. Silius italicus, in full tiberius catius asconius silius italicus ca. Beginning with silius description of hannibals struggle through the marshes with campania in the role of delayer 6. Duff in his loeb edition, with the latin text on facing pages. Book 1 the subject of the poem is the second punic war 120. In one of silius finest books, the climactic sweep of his epic is. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius. Retiring to his estate near naples, he purchased the villas of cicero and vergil and made them into museums. The arma virumque theme that this article identifies in the punica is an important avenue through which to understand the meaning of silius italicus poem and its authors relationship with vergil.
Silius italicus, in full titus catius silius italicus ad 25 or 26 101, was a roman consul, orator, and latin epic poet of the 1st century ce, silver age of latin literature. An orator and state functionary, silius was made consul in a. In silius italicus epic poet whose 17book, 12,000line punica on the second punic war 218201 bc is the longest poem in latin literature. In its current state, for example, page 2 is located on the right side with the english translation.
Claudius marcellus as models of heroism in silius punica, marco fucecchi 11. May 23, 2017 silius italicus punica, a latin epic poem on the second punic war written at the end of the first century ce, is both the longest latin poem remaining from antiquity and the only surviving work. In its current state, for example, page 2 is located on the right side with the english translation located on page 3 on the backside of page 2 and might cause confusion. Tiberius catius silius italicus the battle of cannae represents a conflict of mighty powers and a crushing defeat, notoriously the worst in romes history.
Silius italicus punica, a latin epic poem on the second punic war written at the end of the first century ce, is both the longest latin poem remaining from antiquity and the only surviving work. Silius italicus article about silius italicus by the. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war and the longest surviving poem in latin at over 12,000 lines. Hannibal chez silius italicus et titelive non vidi. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Beautifully illustrated with images relating to silius life and works features the complete punica, in both english translation and the original latin concise introduction to the epic poem includes j. Catius silius italicus, 25 ce101, was consul in 68 and governor of the province of asia in 69.
The image of cybele is brought from phrygia to rome and received at ostia by p. Brills companion to silius italicus book depository. Books 810 describe in vivid detail the battle of cannae. Scipio africanus in the punica of silius italicus frankfurt, 2005. Brills companion to silius italicus augoustakis, antony. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war and the longest surviving poem in latin at.
Silius italicus wrote a long epic poem, punica, telling the story of the war of hannibal against the romans. Fabius first showed the romans the backs of the retreating carthaginians. In its current state, for example, page 2 is located on the. Aeneas was moved, presenting a gentle stance, a kindly manner, towards anna in her troubles. Virtue and narrative in silius italicus punica, ben tipping 10.
Punicorum libri septemdecim by tiberius catius silius italicus free ebook project gutenberg. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius italicus comprising some twelve thousand lines. Silius italicus, in full tiberius catius asconius silius italicus, born c. This thesis is a detailed commentary on the eighth book of silius italicus epic. This reading of the punica in general, and of the conflict in book 7 between fabius and hannibal in particular, smacks of an historical, literary, and cultural reductionism which fails to acknowledge the extent and the degree to which silius uses both the romans and the carthaginians not to mention the saguntines, the capuans, and the. Silius italicus, punica walter coventry summers, john percival postgate, ed. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius italicus ca. Punicorum libri septemdecim by tiberius catius silius italicus. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. He alone the army called their father, he alone hannibal, in rage. Hannibals character, and the oath he swore in boyhood 569. Silius was a distinguished advocate in his earlier years.
The reception of silius italicus in modern scholarship. Commentary on silius italicus punica 7 silius italicus. Its theme is the second punic war and the conflict between the two great generals. Nov 09, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A depiction of hannibal crossing the alps, a significant scene in the punica. Discover book depositorys huge selection of italicus silius books online. Silius italicus article about silius italicus by the free. Punica by silius italicus 9780674993068 boomerang books. It is the longest surviving latin poem from antiquity. Silius italicus, latin epic poet whose 17book, 12,000line punica on the second punic war 218201 bc is the longest poem in latin literature. His only surviving work is the 17 book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war and the longest surviving poem in latin at over 12,000 lines.
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