Description
| Product ID: | 9781107614451 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics |
| Title: | Lucan: De Bello Ciuili Book VII |
| Authors: | Author: Paul Roche |
| Page Count: | 292 |
| Subjects: | Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Classical texts, Poetry by individual poets, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Poetry by individual poets, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Latin |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating In this book Lucan recounts the decisive victory of Julius Caesar over Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BCE. This edition guides students and scholars through the work and offers generous help with appreciating Lucan's sometimes difficult Latin and his poetic achievement. Book VII of Lucan''s De Bello Ciuili recounts the decisive victory of Julius Caesar over Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus on 9 August 48 BCE. Uniquely within Lucan''s epic, the entire book is devoted to one event, as the narrator struggles to convey the full horror and significance of Romans fighting against Romans and of the republican defeat. Book VII shows both De Bello Ciuili and its impassioned, partisan narrator at their idiosyncratic best. Lucan''s account of Pharsalus well illustrates his poem''s macabre aesthetic, his commitment to paradox and hyperbole, and his highly rhetorical presentation of events. This is the first English commentary on this important book for more than half a century. It provides extensive help with Lucan''s Latin, and seeks to orientate students and scholars to the most important issues, themes and aspects of this brilliant poem. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-05-23 |