Civil War

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Lucan Susan H. Braund (Head of Department of Classics and Ancient History and University Lecturer, Head of Department of Classics and Ancient History and University Lecturer, Exeter University)

Civil War

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Lucan, Susan H. Braund (Head of Department of Classics and Ancient History and University Lecturer, Head of Department of Classics and Ancient History and University Lecturer, Exeter University)

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Worlds Classics
08 May 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Poetry by individual poets

Series: Oxford World's Classics

This new translation in free verse conveys the full force of Lucan's writing and his grimly realistic view of the subject. The Introduction sets the scene for the reader unfamiliar with Lucan and explores his relationship with earlier writers of Latin epic, and his interest in the sensational.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

By: Lucan
Translated by: Susan H. Braund (Head of Department of Classics and Ancient History and University Lecturer Head of Department of Classics and Ancient History and University Lecturer Exeter University)
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 319g
ISBN: 9780199540686
ISBN 10: 0199540683
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 08 May 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Civil War

'This has brief notes, but a good detailed introduction, excellent on, e.g. exemplarity ... and descriptions of death ... very good.' Greece & Rome, April 1993 'B.'s able introduction and over one hundred pages of notes will make her work specially useful in courses covering post-Augustan literature or epic. B. covers a lot of ground admirably . Very welcome are B.'s pages ... on Lucan's learning ... B. shows her usual poise in describing the poem itself.' Roland Mayer, King's College, London, The Classical Review