Pharsalia

Ancient Greek and Latin Literature
Poems

Pharsalia, also called De Bello Civili, is a Roman epic poem by Lucan about the civil war between Julius Caesar and the Roman Senate's forces under Pompey the Great. Its title refers to the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BC, where Caesar defeated Pompey. The battle fills the seventh book. The poem is noted for avoiding divine intervention and limiting supernatural events.

Author: Lucan
Subject: Caesar's civil war against Pompey's Senate forces
Title reference: Battle of Pharsalus, 48 BC

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Article: Pharsalia (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q678375
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