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Set against the backdrop of Nero's reign, the epic poem Civil War by Lucan offers a dramatic exploration of the conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. Celebrated as a monumental literary work of the Roman Empire, it captures the chaos and moral dilemmas of civil strife. This comprehensive guide serves to enhance understanding of Lucan's themes and style, making it particularly beneficial for students new to his poetry, while remaining accessible to all readers interested in this significant historical narrative.
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Reading Lucan's Civil War, Paul Roche
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Reading Lucan's Civil War
- Subtitle
- A Critical Guide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Roche
- Publisher
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 350
- ISBN13
- 9780806169392
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Nero's reign, the epic poem Civil War by Lucan offers a dramatic exploration of the conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. Celebrated as a monumental literary work of the Roman Empire, it captures the chaos and moral dilemmas of civil strife. This comprehensive guide serves to enhance understanding of Lucan's themes and style, making it particularly beneficial for students new to his poetry, while remaining accessible to all readers interested in this significant historical narrative.