A fourth century Christian poet, Prudentius was the author of âPsychomachiaâ, the first allegorical poem of European literature. His unique combination of Christianity and classical culture resulted in Prudentius becoming one of the most popular authors of the medieval period, regarded as the equal of Horace and Statius as late as the fourteenth century. Delphiâs Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Prudentiusâ complete extant works, with illustrations, a concise introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Prudentiusâ life and works
* Features the complete extant works, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to the poet
* Provides both verse and prose translations of the poetry
* Includes H. J. Thomsonâs translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Prudentius
* R. Martin Popeâs translation of âCathemerinon Liberâ, with a dual English and Latin text â ideal for students
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the poems you want to read with individual contents tables
* Features a bonus biography â discover Prudentiusâ ancient world
CONTENTS:
The Translations
The Poems of Aurelius Prudentius Clemens
The Hymns of Prudentius
The Latin Texts
List of Latin Texts
The Biography
Introduction to Prudentius by H. J. Thomson