Lucan
Civil War (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540686
- author:
- Lucan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Lucan's Civil War is a powerful and unflinching exploration of the human cost of conflict. This new translation in free verse brings the full force of Lucan's writing to life, conveying the grim reality of war with unvarnished honesty. The introduction provides a clear understanding of Lucan's place within the literary landscape, and his unique approach to the subject of war. With its wealth of features, including expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies, this edition of Civil War is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring this important work.
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