Lucan: De bello civili Book II (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics) [Paperback]

Lucan (Author), Elaine Fantham (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0521422418 | ISBN-13: 978-0521422413

This edition offers the first full-scale commentary on the neglected second book of Lucan's epic poem on the civil war between Caesar and Pompey: De bello civili. It pays particular attention to Lucan's inheritance from Virgil's Augustan epic and response to its challenge. The introduction gives a general account of Lucan's life and work, a discussion of his narrative, a survey of language, style and meter, and a brief history of the text. The commentary offers assistance with grammar and translation and aims to provide the political, historical and geographical background to Lucan's epic narrative.

Editorial Reviews

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"From the commentary's wealth of insights, observations and contextualizations one could single out items from every page which are worthy of note or lead to further literary reflection. Suffice it to say that in the preparation of this commentary [Elaine Fantham] has done Lucan and his readers an extremely valuable and lasting service." Bryn Mawr Classical Review

"This edition has much to offer to reader of the Pharsalia at any level whether he be newcomer, graduate student, or veteran of Lucan studies." Classical World

Language Notes

Text: English, Latin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 26, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521422418
• ISBN-13: 978-0521422413
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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