Silius italicus, in full tiberius catius asconius silius italicus, born c. 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. 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. Dawn on 2 august 216 bc, saw the armies of rome and carthage clash in what.
Duffs translation, previously appearing in loeb classical library edition of silius italicus excellent formatting of 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. An orator and state functionary, silius was made consul in a. Silius italicus wrote a long epic poem, punica, telling the story of the war of. It is supported by the complete latin text and english translation, full apparatus criticus, battle plans, and an extended introduction.
Hannibals character, and the oath he swore in boyhood 569. Books 810 describe in vivid detail the battle of cannae. Brills companion to silius italicus book depository. Other editions containing works of silius italicus tiberius catius asconius silius italicus a commentary on silius italicus punica 10. Fabius first showed the romans the backs of the retreating carthaginians. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius italicus comprising some twelve thousand lines. The image of cybele is brought from phrygia to rome and received at ostia by p.
He alone the army called their father, he alone hannibal, in rage. In its current state, for example, page 2 is located on the. Very useful exposition and overview of silian studies from the rediscovery of the punica to. It is the longest surviving latin poem from antiquity. In silius italicus epic poet whose 17book, 12,000line punica on the second punic war 218201 bc is the longest poem in latin literature. As with any book, left pages are always even and the right are always odd. Silius italicus punica and the aeneids proem leo landrey u abstract. 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. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war and the longest surviving poem in latin at. 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. The subject of the poem is the second punic war 120.
This book is a comprehensive treatment of some of the most important aspects of the punica. Its theme is the second punic war and the conflict between the two great generals. 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. Now a commentary on book 10 follows, which is structured more or less in the same way. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war. In its current state, for example, page 2 is located on the right side with the english translation. Campanian politics and poetics in silius italicus punica. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 10 of silius italicus punica. Silius italicus, punica walter coventry summers, john percival postgate, ed. Hannibal chez silius italicus et titelive non vidi. Silius italicus article about silius italicus by the.
Campania at war in silius italicus punica oxford scholarship. Silius italicus, latin epic poet whose 17book, 12,000line punica on the second punic war 218201 bc is the longest poem in latin literature. 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. Both works show us the second punic war from saguntum to zama. A comprehensive introduction and, within the commentary, a series of essays on literary and historical topics to support the more complex passages of text. His only surviving work is the 17book punica, an epic poem about the second punic war and the longest surviving poem in latin. Brills companion to silius italicus augoustakis, antony. 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. 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. A commentary on silius italicus punica 10 littlewood, r. Retiring to his estate near naples, he purchased the villas of cicero and vergil and made them into museums. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The reception of silius italicus in modern scholarship. In one of silius finest books, the climactic sweep of his epic is enriched by intertextual.
The poem was rediscovered in either 1416 or 1417 by the italian humanist and scholar poggio bracciolini. Catius silius italicus, 25 ce101, was consul in 68 and governor of the province of asia in 69. Commentary on silius italicus punica 7 silius italicus. A depiction of hannibal crossing the alps, a significant scene in the punica. Book 10 paulus tries to rally the troops after juno speaks to him in the guise of metellus. Publication date 1927 topics punic war, 2nd, 218210 b. Silius italicus wrote a long epic poem, punica, telling the story of the war of hannibal against the romans. Silius italicus article about silius italicus by the free. Silius was a distinguished advocate in his earlier years. Soon her grief and sorrow seemed eased, and she no longer a stranger in that trojan palace. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Book 1 the subject of the poem is the second punic war 120.
The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius italicus ca. In one of silius finest books, the climactic sweep of his epic is. Tiberius catius silius italicus the battle of cannae represents a conflict of mighty powers and a crushing defeat, notoriously the worst in romes history. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. Silius italicus, in full tiberius catius asconius silius italicus c. A commentary on silius italicus punica 10 book, 2017.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. 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. This chapter posits a martial role for campanian otium and socordia. 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. Scipio africanus in the punica of silius italicus frankfurt, 2005. He later took to public service and was a consul in 68, the year of neros death. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of italicus silius books online. Duff in his loeb edition, with the latin text on facing pages. Silius italicus as doctvs poeta ramus cambridge core. 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.
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. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius italicus c. Only recently have scholars turned their attention to silius italicus punica, a poem the. 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. Beginning with silius description of hannibals struggle through the marshes with campania in the role of delayer 6. This thesis is a detailed commentary on the eighth book of silius italicus epic. Virtue and narrative in silius italicus punica, ben tipping 10. 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. Detailed analysis of silius models and his intertextual technique,an essential feature of. Punicorum libri septemdecim by tiberius catius silius italicus. The punica is a latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by silius. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. 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.
Battle of cannae is placed at the midpoint of the poem in books 910. Brills companion to silius italicus is an essential acquisition for the growing number of scholars now working on flavian epic. Aeneas was moved, presenting a gentle stance, a kindly manner, towards anna in her troubles. Punicorum libri septemdecim by tiberius catius silius italicus free ebook project gutenberg. Remembering the enemy in silius italicus punica 1st edition. Punica by silius italicus 9780674993068 boomerang books. The foundation of the punica is the history of livy.
Its theme is the second punic war and the conflict between the two great generals hannibal and scipio africanus. Claudius marcellus as models of heroism in silius punica, marco fucecchi 11. Nov 09, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Silius italicus, in full tiberius catius asconius silius italicus ca. When the dark of night had wrapped all things on earth.