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Applies a close-reading methodology to Lucan's Bellum Civile to analyse Lucan's distortions of traditional epic forms. Sklenar's work not only illuminates many passages of this author for classicists but also captures the attention of comparatists.

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. . . full of fascinating readings of many passages of the Bellum Civile and it is on these grounds that it can most thoroughly be recommended. In particular, the reader who is new to Lucan will find the application of the critical tools which have developed over the last thirty years to large portions of the text very useful." —Bryn Mawr Classical Review

The Taste for Nothingness

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      Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/31/2003 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780472113101, 978-0472113101
      ISBN10: 0472113100
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      Essays Literary studies: ancient, classical Literary studies: fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Applies a close-reading methodology to Lucan's Bellum Civile to analyse Lucan's distortions of traditional epic forms. Sklenar's work not only illuminates many passages of this author for classicists but also captures the attention of comparatists.

      Trade Review
      . . . full of fascinating readings of many passages of the Bellum Civile and it is on these grounds that it can most thoroughly be recommended. In particular, the reader who is new to Lucan will find the application of the critical tools which have developed over the last thirty years to large portions of the text very useful." —Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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