Statius: Silvae Book II
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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. It reflects the more private side of Roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses; it concludes with a provocative tribute to the poet Lucan. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this edition, ...
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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. It reflects the more private side of Roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses; it concludes with a provocative tribute to the poet Lucan. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this edition, ...
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