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Book 9 of Silius Italicus' first-century Latin epic poem Punica begins the narrative of the Battle of Cannae (August 216 BC). This new translation with critical apparatus is accompanied by detailed commentary notes and an Introduction providing further context and background.

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Bernstein has offered us a commentary that is tremendously useful, erudite, and accessible-not to mention timely... The book is handsomely produced. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

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INTRODUCTION 1: Silius Italicus, consular and poet 2: The historiographical and rhetorical tradition of Cannae 3: The episodes of Punica 9 4: Epic tradition: the inter- and intra-textuality of Cannae 5: Language and style 6: Text and translation TEXT AND TRANSLATION COMMENTARY Bibliography Indexes

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/06/2022
      ISBN13: 9780198838166, 978-0198838166
      ISBN10: 0198838166

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Book 9 of Silius Italicus' first-century Latin epic poem Punica begins the narrative of the Battle of Cannae (August 216 BC). This new translation with critical apparatus is accompanied by detailed commentary notes and an Introduction providing further context and background.

      Trade Review
      Bernstein has offered us a commentary that is tremendously useful, erudite, and accessible-not to mention timely... The book is handsomely produced. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

      Table of Contents
      INTRODUCTION 1: Silius Italicus, consular and poet 2: The historiographical and rhetorical tradition of Cannae 3: The episodes of Punica 9 4: Epic tradition: the inter- and intra-textuality of Cannae 5: Language and style 6: Text and translation TEXT AND TRANSLATION COMMENTARY Bibliography Indexes

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