Lucan's Pharsalia, Tr. Into Engl. Verse by N. Rowe

This is a meticulously crafted English verse translation of Lucan's epic poem, "Pharsalia," a historical account of the Roman Civil War. Rendered by Nicholas Rowe, this edition also includes contributions from James Welwood and James Corph, providing a comprehensive understanding of Lucan's work and its historical context."Pharsalia" vividly portrays the conflict between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate, capturing the political turmoil and human drama of the era. Rowe's translation aims to bring the intensity and grandeur of Lucan's original Latin verse to a modern English-speaking audience, making this classic accessible to scholars and enthusiasts alike. Readers will appreciate the blend of historical narrative and poetic artistry, making this edition an enduring contribution to classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more