About this book
Rediscovered in either 1416 0r 1417, the Punica is a Latin epic poem in seventeen books in dactylic hexameter written by Silius Italicus comprising some twelve thousand lines. As the longest surviving Latin poem from antiquity, its theme is the Second Punic War and the conflict between the two generals Hannibal and Scipio Africanus.
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- OL Work ID
- OL4701441W
Subjects
Latin Epic poetryLiterature and the warMilitary HistoryPoetryPunic War, 2d, 218-201 B.C.Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.CPunic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C.Punic war, 2nd, 218-210 B.C.ConflictHannibalTranslations into FrenchPoetry (poetic works by one author)Punic War, 2nd, 218 B.C.-201 B.C.