| Author |
Silius Italicus, Tiberius Catius |
| Editor |
Lemaire, N. E. (Nicolas Eloi), 1767-1832 |
| Editor |
Ruperti, Georg Alexander, 1758-1839 |
| Title |
Punicorum Libri Septemdecim
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punica_(poem)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Louise Hope, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punicorum Libri Septemdecim" by Tiberius Catius Silius Italicus is an epic poem written in the late 1st century AD. The work recounts the historical events of the Punic Wars, focusing on the conflict between Rome and Carthage. It is particularly notable for its detailed portrayal of key figures such as Hannibal and the thematic exploration of war, loyalty, and fate. The opening of "Punicorum Libri Septemdecim" sets the stage by introducing the origins of Carthage, emphasizing Juno's influence and foretelling the city’s tumultuous fate regarding the Romans, who are depicted as formidable foes descended from Trojans. The text describes Hannibal's upbringing, his oath to fight against Rome, and the early developments in the war, including significant battles and political maneuverings. Through vivid imagery and grand themes, Silius Italicus invites readers into the epic struggles and the intense emotions surrounding one of history's most famous confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Latin |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C. -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27672 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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