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Thebaid, Books 5-12. Achilleid
Hardcover
Literary CriticismAncient RomeGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781026071670
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 606
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Thebaid, Books 5-12 and the Achilleid represent the enduring epic legacy of the Roman poet Publius Papinius Statius. In the concluding books of the Thebaid, Statius brings the brutal and tragic conflict between the sons of Oedipus, Eteocles and Polynices, to its devastating climax. As the Seven Against Thebes march toward their doom, the narrative explores themes of fraternal hatred, divine intervention, and the harrowing costs of civil war. The epic concludes with the intervention of Theseus of Athens, providing a moral resolution to the cycle of violence.
Following the Thebaid is the Achilleid, an unfinished yet captivating epic intended to chronicle the entire life of the Greek hero Achilles. These surviving portions focus on Achilles' youth and his mother Thetis's desperate attempts to hide him on the island of Scyros to prevent his participation in the Trojan War. Known for his technical mastery and vivid imagery, Statius's work offers a sophisticated look at the tensions between duty, fate, and human emotion. This collection is a vital resource for readers interested in Classical mythology, Roman history, and the evolution of the epic tradition during the Silver Age of Latin literature.
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