Claudian V1 (1922)

By Claudius Claudianus

Book Overview

Claudian V1 is a book that contains the works of Claudianus, also known as Claudius. Claudianus was a Roman poet who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. The book is a collection of his poems, which were written in Latin and cover a range of topics, including mythology, history, and politics.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different set of poems. Some of the most famous poems in the book include ""De Raptu Proserpinae"" (The Rape of Proserpina), which tells the story of the abduction of the goddess Proserpina by Pluto, and ""De Bello Gildonico"" (The War Against Gildo), which describes a military campaign against a rebel leader in North Africa.The poems in Claudian V1 are known for their vivid imagery, rich language, and intricate wordplay. They offer a unique glimpse into the culture and society of ancient Rome, and are still studied and appreciated by scholars today.Overall, Claudian V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature, poetry, or Roman history. It is a fascinating and engaging collection of works by one of the most talented poets of the ancient world.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116419805X
• ISBN13: 9781164198055
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"