Statius Silvae 5

This new edition deals with Book 5 of Statius'' Silvae, which has often been neglected in thematic treatments of the poet''s work. 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. As well as discussing issues of linguistic usage and textual problems (which are numerous), the commentary examines such aspects of lit...