This book is a comprehensive study of the works of Silius Italicus, a Roman poet who lived during the 1st century AD. It covers the history and development of Silius Italicus' poetry, his place in the history of Roman literature, and the different themes and motifs that run throughout his works. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman literature or poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.