Poems of Optatian

For the first time, the poems and accompanying letters of Publilius Optatianus Porfyrius (Optatian) are published here with a translation and detailed commentary, along with a full introduction to Optatian''s work during this period.Optatian was sent into exile by Constantine sometime after the Emperor''s ascent to power in Rome in 312 AD. Hoping to receive pardon, Optatian sent a gift of probably...