Civil War - Couverture rigide

Lucan

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198144857 ISBN 13 : 9780198144854

Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1992

Synopsis

Lucan's epic poem (unfinished at the time of his early death) on the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, stands beside the poems of Virgil and Ovid in the first rank of Latin epic. This translation uses English and free verse with the same number of lines as the Latin, for easy cross-reference, and should be of use of anyone interested in Lucan, in Latin epic, and the development of epic poetry through the ages. The notes and glossary explain the names, places, customs and allusions to mythology, history, literature, and astronomy in the poem. The introduction sets the scene for the reader unfamiliar with Lucan. It covers the poet and his times; the events of the civil war as a theme of poetry; and the characteristics of Lucan's poem - in particular his relationship with earlier writers of Latin epic and his interest in the sensational.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

'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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarendon Press
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198144857
• ISBN 13: 9780198144854
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 391
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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