Marcus Annaeus Lucanus
39-65Marcus Annaeus Lucanus was a Roman poet born in 39 AD in Cordoba, Hispania (now in Spain).
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus was a Roman poet born in 39 AD in Cordoba, Hispania (now in Spain).
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus was a Roman poet born in 39 AD in Cordoba, Hispania (now in Spain).
He is known for his epic work 'Pharsalia', also known as 'The Civil War'.
His poetry is characterized by its vivid style and focus on political and ethical themes.
Lucan maintained a close relationship with Emperor Nero, but his opposition to the emperor's policies led him to be implicated in a conspiracy and subsequently sentenced to death.
Lucan died at the young age of 25, leaving behind a poetic legacy that influenced many later writers..