Download or read book Commentary on Silius Italicus' Punica 10 written by R. Joy Littlewood and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Littlewood's volume is the first full English commentary, supported by a comprehensive introduction and Latin text with full apparatus criticus, on Silius Italicus' 'Punica'. It reflects the current resurgence of critical interest in Silius' poetry, and aims to explore his engagement with historical and political issues.