Civil War (Penguin Classics)
by Lucan
Lucan’s Civil War offers a powerful encounter with classical poetry and Roman history. Focused on the turmoil of civil conflict, this Penguin Classics volume presents a significant literary work for readers exploring ancient literature, historical writing, and the enduring tradition of epic verse.
About This Book
Civil War is a classical work by the Roman poet Lucan.
The poem takes civil conflict as its central subject and presents the turmoil through elevated poetic language.
This Penguin Classics edition places Lucan’s work within a respected tradition of literary and historical reading.
It is suited to readers interested in classical literature, Roman history, and epic poetry.
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