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This annotated edition of Lucan's De Bello Civili offers a new perspective on the Roman poet's powerful denunciation of civil war and political corruption. Written in Latin, with extensive notes in English, the book provides critical context for understanding Lucan's epic poem, including the literary tradition he seeks to continue and subvert. With a focus on politics, language, and poetics, this book is a valuable resource for classicists, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and politics in the Roman Empire. 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 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. 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.