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The Eclogues & Georgics of Virgil: Translated Into English Verse by T.F. Royds
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ISBN13: 9781025621197
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Eclogues & Georgics of Virgil brings together two foundational pillars of Roman literature, translated into English verse by T.F. Royds. This collection showcases Virgil's extraordinary ability to blend the beauty of the natural world with profound philosophical and political insights. The Eclogues, a series of ten pastoral poems, introduce readers to an idealized rural landscape where shepherds engage in song-contests and reflect on the changing tides of the Roman world. These verses established the pastoral tradition in Western literature, influencing centuries of poets with their evocative imagery and emotional depth.
The Georgics serves as a more detailed, didactic exploration of the relationship between man and the earth. Divided into four books, the work covers the essential aspects of ancient agriculture: the tilling of fields, the cultivation of trees and vines, the breeding of cattle, and the intricate social structure of the honeybee. Far more than a simple farming manual, the Georgics is a majestic celebration of labor, nature, and the resilience of the human spirit. Together, these works represent the pinnacle of Latin verse, offering a timeless perspective on the harmony between civilization and the wild, and remaining essential reading for anyone interested in the classical foundations of the literary arts.
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