Pharsalia - Couverture souple

Lucanus, Marcus Annaeus; Rustichello Of Pisa

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419141244 ISBN 13 : 9781419141249

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

Pharsalia is an epic poem written by the Roman poet Lucanus, also known as Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. The poem tells the story of the Roman Civil War between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great, which took place in the first century BCE. The poem is divided into ten books, each containing a different part of the story. It begins with the events leading up to the war and the initial battles between the two sides. As the conflict intensifies, the poem explores the motivations and actions of the various characters involved, including Caesar, Pompey, and their supporters. Throughout the poem, Lucanus also reflects on the nature of power, politics, and war, and the ways in which they can corrupt individuals and societies. He also explores the role of fate and the gods in human affairs, and the ultimate futility of violence and conflict. Pharsalia is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature, known for its vivid imagery, powerful language, and complex themes. It has been admired by poets and scholars throughout the centuries, and continues to be studied and appreciated today.Lucan's take on some guy name of Caesar crossing the Rubicon to duke it out with a volcano -- maybe I have that wrong, but you'll need to read the book to find out.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

De Bello Civili, more commonly referred to as the Pharsalia, is a Roman epic poem by the poet Lucan, detailing the civil war between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey the Great. The poem's title is a reference to the Battle of Pharsalus, which occurred in 48 BC, near Pharsalus, Thessaly, in northern Greece. Caesar decisively defeated Pompey in this battle, which occupies all of the epic's seventh book. Translator J. D. Duff, while arguing that "no reasonable judgment can rank Lucan among the world's great epic poets", notes that the work is notable for Lucan's decision to eschew divine intervention in the events of the story.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419141244
• ISBN 13: 9781419141249
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 316
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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