Claudian, volume 2 (of 2) : With an English translation by Maurice Platnauer

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Claudianus, Claudius

Contributor:

Platnauer, Maurice

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Claudian, Volume 2" by Claudius Claudianus is a classical poetic work, written in the late 4th to early 5th century AD. This volume includes various poems, with a focus on political themes such as consulship, virtue, and the valor of prominent Roman figures like Stilicho. The narrative voice is rich in imagery and classical references, bringing to life the grandeur and challenges of Roman leadership. At the start of this volume, Claudian reflects on the achievements and virtues of Stilicho, highlighting his role as a guardian of the empire and a bringer of peace. The text portrays a dialogue between various Roman entities, including the city of Rome and its institutions, which beseech Stilicho to accept the consulship. The language celebrates his military successes and emphasizes the importance of virtues such as love, justice, and mercy in governance. Claudian paints a vivid picture of a society eager for stability and leadership as it maneuvered through the turbulent waters of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-03-14