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Door zijn veelzijdige talent geldt Statius (40-96) als een van de belangrijkste dichters van de Flavische periode. Rondom Rome en Napels schreef hij a

This is the first part of a two-volume edition of Statius's epics "Thebaid" and "Achilleid", with a freshly edited Latin text facing an English transl

Statius' epic poem the "Thebaid", which was written in 12 books in about AD 80-92, concerns the expedition of the seven kings against Thebes. This edi

Counted by many as one of Rome's finest achievements in poetry, the "Thebaid" tells the story of the war between the sons of Oedipus for the throne of

The clarity of Joyce's translation highlights the poem's superb versification, sophisticated use of intertextuality, and bold formal experimentation a

"One of the most entertaining short narratives of all time, the Achilleid is a stand-alone work of compelling contemporary interest that moves with gr

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

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

This is the second part of a two-volume edition of Statius's epics "Thebaid" and "Achilleid", with a freshly edited Latin text facing an English trans

Het epische gedicht Thebaïs van de Romeinse dichter Statius (1e eeuw na Chr.) beschrijft op meeslepende wijze de rampspoed waardoor Oedipus, diens hui

In dit boek wordt de receptie van het Achillespersonage in de antieke en de latere literatuur behandeld. Centraal staan de volgende teksten: het onvol

And in a helpful series of notes, he offers background information on the major characters and incidents.