Silius Italicus Quotes

Silius Italicus was a Roman politician and poet who lived during the 1st century AD. He is best known for his epic poem, the Punica, which tells the story of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. Silius was also a close friend of the emperor Nero and served as consul in 68 AD. He is considered one of the last great Roman epic poets and his work was highly praised by his contemporaries. Silius’ writing style was heavily influenced by Virgil and he is often compared to the great poet. His work continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars today.Read Less