Lucan
Civil War (Penguin Ancient Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143106234
- author:
- Lucan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, By Period
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A new translation of Lucan's epic poem about the fall of the Roman Republic. Written in 39-65 AD, this work portrays the tumultuous struggle between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great for power, which ultimately led to the transformation of Roman civilization. The poem depicts a world where law and order break down, and violence becomes widespread, leaving its mark on the Roman people forever. This translation brings Lucan's rhetorical brilliance to life while remaining accessible to modern readers. Published by Penguin Publishing Group, this volume is part of their renowned Classics series, which has been publishing authoritative texts for over 70 years.
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