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Silvae
Publius Papinius Statius
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Description for Silvae
Paperback. A homage to a Neapolitan poet which presents a selection of fresh versions from his collection. It explores the background to his work and the qualities, literary and human. Translator(s): Shepherd, Bill; Howell, Anthony. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 132.
In this delightful homage to the now unfashionable Neapolitan poet, two contemporary poets who share a fascination with his work present their selection of fresh versions from his best-known collection. In their introductions they explore the background to his work and the qualities, literary and human, which drew them to him.
In this delightful homage to the now unfashionable Neapolitan poet, two contemporary poets who share a fascination with his work present their selection of fresh versions from his best-known collection. In their introductions they explore the background to his work and the qualities, literary and human, which drew them to him.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780856463877
SKU
V9780856463877
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About Publius Papinius Statius
Publius Papinius Statius (c. 45-96 AD) was a prize-winning poet whose reputation remained high until well into the Middle Ages. He featured both in Chaucer's House of Fame (as 'Stace') and in Dante's Divine Comedy, where he is called 'il dolce poeta'.Anthony Howell, born in 1945, is well known as a performance artist and as poet. He has published eleven ... Read more
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