The Influence of Art on Description in the Poetry of P. Papinius Statius

By Thomas Shearer Duncan and Duncan Thomas Shearer

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Influence Of Art On Description In The Poetry Of P. Papinius Statius"" written by Thomas Shearer Duncan was published in 1914. This book is a comprehensive analysis of the works of P. Papinius Statius, a Roman poet who lived in the first century AD. The author explores the influence of art on the poetry of Statius, particularly in terms of the descriptions of landscapes, characters, and events in his works.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Statius' poetry. The first chapter provides an introduction to Statius and his works, while the second chapter examines the influence of art on his descriptions of nature. The third chapter discusses the role of art in Statius' portrayal of characters, while the fourth chapter looks at the use of art in his descriptions of events.Throughout the book, the author draws on examples from Statius' works to illustrate his points. He also provides historical and cultural context to help readers understand the significance of the art and literary traditions that influenced Statius' poetry.Overall, ""The Influence Of Art On Description In The Poetry Of P. Papinius Statius"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Roman literature, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of art and poetry.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: 1164119060
• ISBN13: 9781164119067
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"