Lucan
The Civil War (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674992429
- author:
- Lucan
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 16.3 x 11.2 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lucan: The Civil War is an epic poem that recounts the tumultuous events leading up to Julius Caesar's rise to power. Written in vivid verse, this 10th-century masterpiece chronicles Caesar's fateful crossing of the Rubicon and his subsequent victories over Pompey and Cato.
The poem offers a gripping account of ancient Rome's internal struggles, with Lucan masterfully weaving together historical events into a dramatic narrative. With its unique blend of poetry and prose, The Civil War provides a compelling insight into one of history's most pivotal moments.
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