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The Eclogues

The Eclogues

Virgil

Hardcover

Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryPlays

ISBN10: 1161461957
ISBN13: 9781161461954
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Eclogues is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. Each poem depicts the lives and struggles of shepherds and their relationships with each other, nature, and the gods. Through vivid descriptions of the countryside, the seasons, and the daily routines of rural life, Virgil creates a world of idyllic simplicity and beauty, where love, friendship, and music are the primary sources of joy and inspiration. At the same time, however, the poems also explore deeper themes of loss, longing, and the fragility of human existence, as the shepherds confront the realities of death, war, and political upheaval. Written in a blend of rustic and sophisticated language, The Eclogues is a masterful work of poetry that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and evocative imagery.DAMOETAS Hold! not so ready with your jeers at men! We know who once, and in what shrine with you- The he-goats looked aside- the light nymphs laughed.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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