Augoustakis oxford commentary on thebaid 8 appears as part of a recent resurgence of dedicated philological attention to statius works. Vollmers edition 1893, this thorough and learned text, translation and commentary promises to encourage yet further attention to this. Violentilla was not a virgo but a vidua, entering her second marriage. The roman poet statius 4th book of silvae, published in ad 95, follows its preface with nine poems celebrating occasions from the building of a road to the giftgiving saturnalian festival. Silvae iv classic commentaries publius papinius statius. Prologue statius to his friend, lucius arruntius stella, greetings ive thought long and hard, my stella, given how knowledgeable and distinguished you are in whatever of our pursuits you follow, as to whether i should gather these things together for publication, works that rose one by one from my heart, flowing in sudden fire and lovely haste from my pen. The first three books seem to have been published together after 93 ad, book 4 was probably released in 95 ad, and book 5 is thought to have been released posthumously c. 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. The statii were of graecocampanian origin, and were of gentle extraction, though impoverished, and the family records were not without political distinctions. On statius and patronage, see nauta 2002 and white 1978.
Statius project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The introduction covers statius career, the book s chronology and. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey henderson. The silvae several times praises parthenopaeus, one of the seven against thebes, whose name refers to his feminine features. One poem celebrates the emperors dedicating a minions blond tresses to the god asclepius 3. 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. Statius first three books of the silvae seem to have received some criticism, and in response he composed a fourth book at naples, which was published in 95. This poetry, long seen as derivative or decadent, is increasingly appreciated for the daring and originality of its responses both to the greek and latin literary tradition and to the contemporary roman world.
Statius, thebaid 2 edited with an introduction, translation, and commentary edited by kyle gervais. The statii were of graecocampanian origin, and were of gentle extraction, though impoverished, and the. This edition provides the first commentary since vollmers of 1898, and covers textual, linguistic, literary and historical questions. Statius silvae 5 edited by bruce gibson oxford classical monographs. The first commentary on book 5 of statius silvae since f. I drew attention some years ago see classical quarterly 1953, p. Juxtaposes the newly edited full latin text with an accessible translation and extensive contextualizing introduction. The first three books seem to have been published together after 93 ce a year after the publication of the thebaid, and book 4 was probably released in 95 ce. Nauta is professor of latin at the university of groningen.
Dive deep into publius papinius statius with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. This study focuses on ways in which statius epic thebaid, a poem about the civil war between oedipus sons eteocles and polynices, reflects the theme of internal discord in its narrative strategies. Pdf publius papinius statius, silvae, book ii, polish. American studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Politians commentary on the silvae of statius persee.
On the topos of encountering friends in the underworld, see h. Vollmers edition 1893, this thorough and learned text, translation and commentary. Two of the poems in book 2 are explicitly marked by statius as consolationes. The verse is light in touch, with a distinct picture quality. Statius compliments domitian for passing a law forbidding the creation of eunuchs. The first fulllength scholarly commentary on book 5, enabling readers to engage with this learned and influential poet. Nov 30, 2006 this new edition deals with book 5 of statius silvae, which has often been neglected in thematic treatments of the poets work.
A polish translation, with introduction and commentary, of statius silvae. He was, to a great extent, devoted by birth and training to the profession of a poet. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 2 of statius thebaid juxtaposes the newly edited full latin text with an accessible translation and extensive contextualizing introduction. Stella was a close friend and perhaps patron of the poet statius, who dedicated to him book i of the silvae a collection of occasional and miscellaneous poems. Most of all, it is needed a commentary on silvae book 1, whose last full commentary f. Therefore, the aim of the research will be the achievement of a critical edition, with a translation and a commentary, of the poems of book 1 of statius silvae.
Introduction and commentary designed for advanced students, showing the texts importance for understanding roman imperial culture. He was the author of a collection of dedicatory poems known as the silvae, the epic thebaid in twelve books, and the unfinished achilleid. Statius thebaid and the poetics of civil war by charles. The introduction covers statius career, the books chronology and. Critical and exegetical commentary on statius silvae, i. This recreation presents with information 5 of statius silvae, which has sometimes been neglected in thematic cures of the poets work.
Unlike the silvae, statius thebaid was read and admired throughout the middle ages. The roman poet statius 4th book of silvae, published in ad 95, follows its preface with nine poems celebrating occasions from the building of a. Edited with introduction, translation and commentary oxford 2006. On the manuscript traditions of statiuss different poems, see reeve 1982. The five books of the silvae bring together the occasional verses which statius wrote in addition to his two epics. Edited with an english translation and commentary by. Classical texts library statius, thebaid book 1 statius, thebaid 1. On domitianic literature, see coleman 1986, coleman 1990, boyle 2003, and nauta, et al. Pdf silvae book ii download full pdf book download. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, offers thanks, admires a monument or artistic object, and describes a memorable scene. Be aware that this item is the onevolume bryn mawr commentary of selections from the silvae as pictured, not a twovolume set as the description and critical blurbs indicate. More important are the prose prefaces that statius wrote to begin each of the books of the silvae. A good commentary is, in comparison, a methuselah, gathering veneration where lesser things gather dust. Feb 17, 2011 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.
There already exists such a commentary on the second book of statius silvae, published some thirty years ago by brill, 1 and rich as it is in philological detail and good literary judgment, it cannot be easily displaced. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this. It reflects the more private side of roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses. He was the author of a collection of dedicatory poems known as the silvae, the epic thebaid in twelve books. Publius papinius statius 1911 encyclopedia britannica. Statius gives us in these impromptu poems clear images of domitians rome.
Statius silvae, thirtytwo occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 ad. Harmjan van dam includes latin text of silvae book ii. Statius thebaid and the poetics of civil war by charles mcnelis. Statius had many patrons, and although not wealthy, he did not live in poverty. He is the author of statius thebaid vii, a commentary brill, 1994 and has published several articles on virgil, ovid, seneca tragicus and statius. The commentary takes into account the important work done on the text of the. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. The silvae were probably composed by statius between 8996 ad.
The equestrian statue of domitian what ponderous mass is this that. Statius silvae, thirtytwo occasional poems, were written probably between 89 and 96 ce. Its nineteen lines make it the shortest poem in the silvae, and although there are other brief poems, such as those describing the parrot of melior and the tame lion silvae 2. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 2 of statius thebaid. One of statius consolatory strategies hinges on a correspondence of amorous senses that continues postmortem and is free of any petty jealousy. During this period at naples, statius maintained his relations with the court and his patrons, earning himself another invitation to a palace banquet silv.
Smolenaars was associate professor of latin at the university of amsterdam. Statius, thebaid 4 published on by oxford university press. Statius silvae and the poetics of intimacy arethusa 40. Critical edition and commentary on book 1 of statius silvae. These last two works relate the stories of the seven against thebes and the youth of achilles respectively. This decade offered parkes commentary on thebaid 4 oxford 2012 and newlands on silvae 2 cambridge, 2011. Includes a full investigation of the literary and cultural background. This new edition deals with book 5 of statius silvae, which has often been neglected in thematic treatments of the poets work. Ive contrived a book, dearest marcellus, that i can dedicate to your loyal affection.
University of pennsylvania scholarlycommons departmental papers classical studies classical studies at penn 1992 statius silvae 4. Finally, we gather from the final poem of the silvae, which expresses his sorrow at the death of an adopted child, that he had no children but wished for them. This edition provides the first commentary since vollmers of 1898, and. His wife, claudia, appears in his poetry as a character and an addressee. The silvae is a collection of latin occasional poetry in hexameters, hendecasyllables, and lyric meters by publius papinius statius c. However, this poem was composed under a number of special circumstances.
Statius, thebaid book 1 theoi classical texts library. There are 32 poems in the collection, divided into five books. American studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education history jewish studies literature and cultural studies languages and linguistics media studies middle east. Statius, thebaid 4 statius publius papinius statius. Here the poet congratulates friends, consoles mourners, sends thanks, admires a memorable scene. I dont think ive begun any little work of mine without invoking the divinity of our great emperor, but this book owns to three such pieces, and what greater tribute to you than that the fourth is by way of honouring you. The silvae were probably composed by statius between 8996 ce. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Statius silvae 5 bruce gibson oxford university press. Not all of the poems featured in a given book are addressed to that. Statius, thebaid 2 kyle gervais oxford university press. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey.
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