The Eclogues of Virgil is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the ancient Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil. The poems are set in the countryside and depict the lives of shepherds and their experiences with love, loss, and nature. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including dialogue, monologue, and song, and are filled with vivid imagery and symbolism. The Eclogues were written during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and many scholars believe that they were intended to be ...
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The Eclogues of Virgil is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the ancient Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil. The poems are set in the countryside and depict the lives of shepherds and their experiences with love, loss, and nature. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including dialogue, monologue, and song, and are filled with vivid imagery and symbolism. The Eclogues were written during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and many scholars believe that they were intended to be a commentary on contemporary society. This edition of The Eclogues of Virgil was first published in 1868 and includes an introduction by the translator, Calton Younger. This classic work of literature is a must-read for anyone interested in the poetry of the ancient world or the pastoral tradition in literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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