Reading Lucan's Civil War: Revealing Antiquity
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By Alessandro Barchiesi
Lucan's Civil War is one of the most important Latin epic poems, a powerful and haunting account of the Roman civil war between Caesar and Pompey. Written in the first century AD, the poem offers a unique glimpse into the political and social turmoil of the period, as well as the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by the characters involved.
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1895 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 236 pages |
In Reading Lucan's Civil War, Alessandro Barchiesi provides a comprehensive and engaging guide to this masterpiece of Roman literature. Barchiesi, a renowned classicist, offers a fresh and insightful interpretation of the poem, exploring its historical, literary, and philosophical dimensions.
The book begins with a detailed to Lucan and his times. Barchiesi discusses the poet's life and career, as well as the historical context in which the Civil War was written. He then provides a thorough analysis of the poem's structure, language, and imagery. Barchiesi shows how Lucan uses these elements to create a powerful and moving account of the civil war, and to explore the moral and philosophical issues at stake.
Reading Lucan's Civil War is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Roman literature and history. Barchiesi's clear and engaging writing style makes the book accessible to readers of all levels, while his deep knowledge of the subject matter provides a wealth of insights and information.
Praise for Reading Lucan's Civil War
"Alessandro Barchiesi has written a masterful guide to Lucan's Civil War. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman literature, history, or epic poetry."
--Emily Wilson, University of Pennsylvania
"Barchiesi's Reading Lucan's Civil War is a tour de force. This book is the definitive guide to one of the most important Latin epic poems."
--Richard F. Thomas, Harvard University
About the Author
Alessandro Barchiesi is a Professor of Classics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Roman literature and history, including The Oxford Handbook of Roman Studies.
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1895 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 236 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1895 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 236 pages |