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A Lucan Reader: Selections from Civil War (English and Latin Edition)
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Lucans epic poem, Civil War, portrays the stark, dark horror of the years 49 through 48 BCE, the grim reality of Romans fighting Romans, of Julius Caesar vs. Pompey the Great. The introduction to this volume situates Lucan as a poet closely connected with the Stoics at Rome, working during the reign of the emperor Nero, in the genre inherited from Virgil.The selections are intended for third and fourthyear college curricula, and include Lucans analysis of the causes of the civil war, depictions of his protagonists Caesar and Pompey at key momentsCaesars crossing of the Rubicon, the assassination of Pompey as he arrives in Egypt seeking refuge, Catos funeral oration for Pompey, Caesars visit to the site of Troyas well as highly atmospheric passages: Pompeys vision of his dead wife, Julia; and the necromancy performed by the witch Erichtho for Pompeys son.Notes to the passages illuminate Lucans attitude towards his materialhis reluctance to tackle the topic of civil war, his complicated relationship with Virgils Aeneid, and his passionate involvement in the events through the rhetorical device of apostrophe, when he seems to enter the poem as a character himself.Special Features* Introduction that situates Lucan in his literary, historical, and ideological context* 620 lines of Latin text from Lucans Civil War, including: 1.145, 67157, 183227, 486504; 3.835; 399445; 6.62453; 7.61737; 7.64782, 72846, 760811; 8.542636, 66388; 9.190217; 9.96199* Notes at the back* Map of the eastern Mediterranean in Caesars day* Bibliography* Full VocabularyFor over 30 years BolchazyCarducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Platos Apology, BolchazyCarduccis titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Ciceros De Amicitia and Kaegis Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books.Some of the areas we publish in include:Selections From The AeneidLatin Grammar & PronunciationGreek Grammar & PronunciationTexts Supporting Wheelocks LatinClassical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, CiceroVocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, HoraceGreek MythologyGreek LexiconSlovak Culture And History
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