Pharsalia

"Pharsalia" by Lucan is an epic poem composed during the mid-1st century AD. This historical narrative focuses on the tumultuous civil wars in Rome, particularly the conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus. Through grandiose and impassioned verse, Lucan explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of civil strife, illustrating the tragic downfall of Rome's once-stable republic.