A commentary on Silius Italicus Book 1
<p>The main part of the thesis is a commentary on Silius Italicus Book 1, concentrating on the poet's attempts to blend history into epic. Close scrutiny of his language reveals his awareness of the problems involved in writing historical epic, as he varies his diction and conventions at...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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1982
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