With an English translation by Maurice Platnauer Claudianus, Claudius creator Platnauer, Maurice text utu 2016 monographic en la 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Claudian, Volume 2" by Claudius Claudianus is a classical poetic work, written in the late 4th to early 5th century AD. This volume includes various poems, with a focus on political themes such as consulship, virtue, and the valor of prominent Roman figures like Stilicho. The narrative voice is rich in imagery and classical references, bringing to life the grandeur and challenges of Roman leadership. At the start of this volume, Claudian reflects on the achievements and virtues of Stilicho, highlighting his role as a guardian of the empire and a bringer of peace. The text portrays a dialogue between various Roman entities, including the city of Rome and its institutions, which beseech Stilicho to accept the consulship. The language celebrates his military successes and emphasizes the importance of virtues such as love, justice, and mercy in governance. Claudian paints a vivid picture of a society eager for stability and leadership as it maneuvered through the turbulent waters of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-03-14 Produced by Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Claudianus, Claudius -- Translations into English PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51444 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51444 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134202.0 51444