{"title":"Silius Italicus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by \u003cstrong\u003eSilius Italicus\u003c\/strong\u003e offer a rich exploration of epic poetry rooted in classical tradition. Readers will find stirring narratives that fuse history and legend, exemplified by titles such as \u003cem\u003ePunica\u003c\/em\u003e, which chronicles the epic struggles of the Punic Wars with vivid detail and poetic grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in the intersection of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection delves into ancient themes of heroism, fate, and the clash of empires. Silius Italicus’ writings provide a compelling window into the values and storytelling artistry of classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"punica-volume-i-by-silius-italicus-9780674993051","title":"Punica, Volume I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilius (T. Catius Silius Italicus), 25 CE–101, was consul in 68 and governor of the province of Asia in 69. He sought no further office but lived thereafter on his estates as a literary man and collector. He revered the work of Cicero, whose Tusculan villa he owned, and that of Virgil, whose tomb at Naples he likewise owned and near which he lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis epic \u003ci\u003ePunica\u003c\/i\u003e, in 17 books, on the Second War with Carthage (218–202 BCE), is based largely on Livy's account for factual information. Conceived as a contrast between two great nations (and their supporting gods), championed by the two great heroes Scipio and Hannibal, his poem is written in pure Latin and smooth verse filled throughout with echoes of Virgil above all (and other poets). It exploits with easy grace, but little genius, all the devices and techniques of traditional Latin epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loeb Classical Library edition of \u003ci\u003ePunica\u003c\/i\u003e is in two volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603096092908,"sku":"9780674993051","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674993051-punica-volume-i.jpg?v=1778055339"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/silius-italicus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}