The Lucan: de Bello Civili VII - (Latin Texts) (Paperback)

About the Book

The first full-scale commentary on the neglected second book of Lucan's epic poem De bello civili.

Book Synopsis

This edition of the seventh book of Lucan's De Bello Civili, also known as Pharsalia, was published by Cambridge University Press in 1960 and later reprinted by Bristol Classical Press. It is a revision by O.A.W. Dilke ofJ.P. Postgate's original 1896 edition. The introduction includes a life of Lucan and takes account of the large literature that exists on the topography of Pharsalia. The Latin text is supplemented by a commentary and there is a critical appendix.

From the Back Cover

In this edition Professor Fantham offers the first full-scale commentary on the neglected second book of Lucan's epic poem on the war between Caesar and Pompey: De bello civili. Book II presents all three leading figures--Cato, Caesar and Pompey--in speech and action.

Review Quotes

"From the commentary's wealth of insights, observations and contextualizations one could single out items from every page which are worthy of note or lead to further literary reflection. Suffice it to say that in the preparation of this commentary [Elaine Fantham] has done Lucan and his readers an extremely valuable and lasting service." Bryn Mawr Classical Review

About the Author

The late J.P. Postgate was Professor of Latin, University of Liverpool.
The late O.A.W. Dilke was Professor of Latin Language and Literature, Leeds University.