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Statius
1st-century AD Roman poet
For the personal name, see Statius (praenomen). For other uses, see Statius (disambiguation).
Publius Papinius Statius | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 45 CE Naples, Roman Empire |
| Died | c. 96 CE (aged c.
51) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Roman (of Greek origin) |
Publius Papinius Statius (Greek: Πόπλιος Παπίνιος Στάτιος; , Latin:[ˈstaːtiʊs];[a]c. 45 – c. 96) was a Latin poet of the 1st century CE.
His surviving poetry includes an epic in twelve books, the Thebaid; a collection of occasional poetry, the Silvae; and an unfinished epic, the Achilleid. He is also known for his appearance as a guide in the Purgatory section of Dante's epic poem, the Divine Comedy.
Life
Family background
The poet's father (whose name is unknown) was a native of Velia but later moved to Naples and spent time in Rome where he taught with marked success. From boyhood to adulthood, Statius's