There stands the shade of a great name.
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus Quotes
The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.
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| Birth: | 3rd November, 2039 |
| Death: | 30th April, 2065 |
| Nationality: | Roman |
| Profession: | Poet |
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Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, better known in English as Lucan, was a Roman epic poet. In A.D. 65, at the age of 25, he was charged with treason against Nero, and was commanded to commit suicide. Despite his short life, Lucan is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets. His epic poem Bellum Civile deals with the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey.
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