Virgil

Georgics (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780199538836
author:
Virgil
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
19 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
Genre:
Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
Condition:
New
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Virgil's Georgics brings to life the joys and challenges of rural life in ancient Italy. This poem is both an agricultural manual and a powerful allegory, offering a vivid portrait of the land, its people, and their complex society. Through its scenes, readers can experience the sights, sounds, and textures of the Italian landscape, as well as the poet's own observations on the human condition. A new translation by Peter Fallon is accompanied by an introduction and notes by Elaine Fantham, providing a rich context for understanding Virgil's work. This edition of Georgics offers a faithful and lyrical translation, supported by expert introductions and notes that explore the poem's historical context and classical allusions.

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