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M. Annaeus Lucanus Bellum Civile, Book III

M. Annaeus Lucanus Bellum Civile, Book III: A Commentary

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Synopsis

The epic poem Bellum Civile by the Roman poet M. Annaeus Lucanus, a contemporary of the emperor Nero (1st century A.D.), deals with the great civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey in 49-47 B.C. Their conflict is elaborated in powerful verses full of paradoxes, pointed sententiae and vehement pathos. The present commentary is devoted to Book 3, which is dominated by a fascinating catalogue of Pompey's troups, and a highly original account of a naval battle delivered near Massilia.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Brill
  • ISBN: 9789050630788
  • Number of pages: 306
  • Dimensions: 247 x 165 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 657g
  • Languages: English