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Civil War (Oxford World's Classics)

Civil War (Oxford World's Classics)

by Lucan (Author), SusanH.Braund (Translator)

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    Paperback 1999

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 400
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 07 Oct 1999
ISBN 10: 0192839497
ISBN 13: 9780192839497

Media Reviews
The translation combines fidelity to the Latin with a good sense of what makes readable English. The introduction well raises many issues about the poem. --Keith N. Gauneberl, Hobart and William Smith Colleges--CHECK NAME!!
Excellent notes, sensible introduction. --L. Cahoon, Gettysburg College
Probably the best English translation in print. --Martin Helzle, Case Western Reserve University
I like this translation. The introduction and notes by Braund are excellent. --Carole Shaffer-Koros, Kean College


The translation combines fidelity to the Latin with a good sense of what makes readable English. The introduction well raises many issues about the poem. --Keith N. Gauneberl, Hobart and William Smith Colleges--CHECK NAME!!
Excellent notes, sensible introduction. --L. Cahoon, Gettysburg College
Probably the best English translation in print. --Martin Helzle, Case Western Reserve University
I like this translation. The introduction and notes by Braund are excellent. --Carole Shaffer-Koros, Kean College

The translation combines fidelity to the Latin with a good sense of what makes readable English. The introduction well raises many issues about the poem. --Keith N. Gauneberl, Hobart and William Smith Colleges--CHECK NAME!!
Excellent notes, sensible introduction. --L. Cahoon, Gettysburg College
Probably the best English translation in print. --Martin Helzle, Case Western Reserve University
I like this translation. The introduction and notes by Braund are excellent. --Carole Shaffer-Koros, Kean College


The translation combines fidelity to the Latin with a good sense of what makes readable English. The introduction well raises many issues about the poem. --Keith N. Gauneberl, Hobart and William Smith Colleges--CHECK NAME!!


Excellent notes, sensible introduction. --L. Cahoon, Gettysburg College


Probably the best English translation in print. --Martin Helzle, Case Western Reserve University


I like this translation. The introduction and notes by Braund are excellent. --Carole Shaffer-Koros, Kean College