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The Eclogues

By Virgil

The Eclogues

By Virgil

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Haunting and enigmatic, Virgil's Eclogues combined a Greek literary form with scenes from contemporary Roman life to create a work that inspired a whole European tradition of pastoral poetry. For despite their rustic setting and the beauty of their phrasing, the poems in Virgil's first collection are also grounded in reality. Shepherds are overwhelmed by the torments of poetic love - but they must also endure such real-life events as the tragic consequences of Julius Caesar's murder in 44 bc and a civil war. In giving unforgettable expression to the disasters of the day through poetry, the Eclogues paved the way for the Georgics and the Aeneid, the two greatest works of Latin literature, and are also a major masterpiece in their own right.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
1984-01-26
Publication Date:
1984-01-26
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
014044419X
ISBN13:
9780140444193
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
109 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
196 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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