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Beschreibung
This edition is of Book I of Lucan's epic poem, De Bello Civili, sometimes also known as the Pharsalia, a great work of the Silver Age of Latin literature. Book I summarises the background to the civil war between Caesar and Pompey and takes the narrative as far as Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon and the outbreak of panic in the city of Rome, including many signs and portents.

This edition includes an extensive introduction, the Latin text, notes on the text, critical apparatus and index. Published in association with Cambridge University Press.
This edition is of Book I of Lucan's epic poem, De Bello Civili, sometimes also known as the Pharsalia, a great work of the Silver Age of Latin literature. Book I summarises the background to the civil war between Caesar and Pompey and takes the narrative as far as Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon and the outbreak of panic in the city of Rome, including many signs and portents.

This edition includes an extensive introduction, the Latin text, notes on the text, critical apparatus and index. Published in association with Cambridge University Press.
Über den Autor
R.J. Getty was Professor of Classics, University College, Toronto, Canada.
Zusammenfassung
This edition includes an extensive introduction, the Latin text of Lucan's epic poem (also known as the Pharsalia), notes on the text, critical apparatus and index.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
I. Lucan's Life And Work
II. Who Is The Hero Of The Poem?
III. Lucan's Historical Authorities For The Events Described In The First Book
IV. Lucan's Geographical Knowledge As Shown By Book I
V. A Neglected Aspect Of Lucan's Rhetoric
Text
Explanatory Notes
Critical Apparatus
Appendix A
A SIDVS, SIDERA
B Vv. 74-7
c v. 313
D Vv. 444-6
Index
Select Bibliography

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Genre: Importe, Lyrik & Dramatik
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781853993572
ISBN-10: 1853993573
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Lucan
Redaktion: Getty, R.
Hersteller: Bloomsbury 3PL
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 12 mm
Von/Mit: Lucan
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2013
Gewicht: 0,335 kg
Artikel-ID: 132028788