Delphi Complete Works of Lucan (Illustrated) (Delphi Ancient Classics Book 29)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00JRKE8SO |
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| Number of Pages | : | 501 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An anti-civil war story like no other. There are more recent translations of Lucan, but this edition has a great straightforward prose version that maintains the intensity of this undervalued epic. There is also a verse translation, as well as the Latin original!The story is not as mythical as other epics such as the Aeneid, which it is often compared with. The gods play no role except in the shadows, and many events really happened.The story centers around the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompeii. In 10. Lucan has given me a way different viewpoint of "Italy" M. Alspach Lucan has given me a way different viewpoint of "Italy" and "rome"really gets one to stop and think when "Italians" are against "romans"this piece has been a hidden treasure.. "A perfect electronic edition." according to Wilbur F. Pierce. Invaluable reading for those interested in classical antiquity. Edition is excellent and complete. Lucan is an incredibly important and underappreciated poet.
D. D. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Lucan's life and works* Features the complete works of Lucan, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introduction to the epic poem* Provides both verse and prose translations of THE CIVIL WAR * Includes J. DuffTHE LIFE OF LUCAN by SuetoniusPlease visit delphiclassics to browse through our range of exciting titles. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. D. Duff’s celebrated prose translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Lucan – first time in digital publishing* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the poems or works you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the texts (Latin and Duff’s translation) section by section –