Delphi Complete Works of Prudentius (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: A fourth century Christian poet, Prudentius was the author of ‘Psychomachia’, 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. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Prudentius’ complete extant works, with illustrations, a concise introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Prudentius’ 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. Thomson’s translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Prudentius * R. Martin Pope’s translation of ‘Cathemerinon Liber’, with a dual English and Latin text — ideal for students * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the poems you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus biography — discover Prudentius’ 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