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Chronicling the epic battle between Julius Caesar and Pompey, Lucan's "Pharsalia" vividly depicts the Great Civil War that transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Spanning ten books, it captures key historical figures like Brutus, Cicero, and Cleopatra, blending historical narrative with poetic artistry. Lucan's energetic verse brings the harsh realities of war and the complexities of politics to life, offering profound commentary on violence and sacrifice. This work is essential for both Roman history enthusiasts and epic poetry lovers.
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Civil War, Lucan
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Civil War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lucan
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0199540683
- ISBN13
- 9780199540686
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- Uncategorised
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- Chronicling the epic battle between Julius Caesar and Pompey, Lucan's "Pharsalia" vividly depicts the Great Civil War that transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Spanning ten books, it captures key historical figures like Brutus, Cicero, and Cleopatra, blending historical narrative with poetic artistry. Lucan's energetic verse brings the harsh realities of war and the complexities of politics to life, offering profound commentary on violence and sacrifice. This work is essential for both Roman history enthusiasts and epic poetry lovers.