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M. Annaei Lucani Pharsaliae, Liber 1 (1875)

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M. Annaei Lucani Pharsaliae, Liber 1 (1875) is a Latin epic poem written by the Roman poet Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, commonly known as Lucan. The book is the first part of the larger work Pharsalia, which recounts the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great in the 1st century BC. The poem is written in dactylic hexameter and consists of approximately 800 lines. It begins with an invocation to the goddess of poetry, Calliope, and introduces the main characters of the story. The first book covers the events leading up to the Battle of Pharsalus, including Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon and Pompey's flight to Greece.Throughout the poem, Lucan explores themes of power, fate, and the human condition. He also employs vivid imagery and dramatic language to bring the events of the civil war to life. The 1875 edition of the book includes a critical introduction by the editor, as well as notes and a glossary to aid readers in understanding the Latin text. It is a valuable resource for scholars of Latin literature and ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the epic poetry of the Roman era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprache:
  • Englisch
  • ISBN:
  • 9781104186784
  • Einband:
  • Taschenbuch
  • Seitenzahl:
  • 84
  • Veröffentlicht:
  • 20. März 2009
  • Abmessungen:
  • 152x5x229 mm.
  • Gewicht:
  • 136 g.
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M. Annaei Lucani Pharsaliae, Liber 1 (1875) is a Latin epic poem written by the Roman poet Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, commonly known as Lucan. The book is the first part of the larger work Pharsalia, which recounts the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great in the 1st century BC. The poem is written in dactylic hexameter and consists of approximately 800 lines. It begins with an invocation to the goddess of poetry, Calliope, and introduces the main characters of the story. The first book covers the events leading up to the Battle of Pharsalus, including Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon and Pompey's flight to Greece.Throughout the poem, Lucan explores themes of power, fate, and the human condition. He also employs vivid imagery and dramatic language to bring the events of the civil war to life. The 1875 edition of the book includes a critical introduction by the editor, as well as notes and a glossary to aid readers in understanding the Latin text. It is a valuable resource for scholars of Latin literature and ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the epic poetry of the Roman era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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