Virgil
The Eclogues and Georgics (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199554096
- author:
- Virgil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry by individual poets
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Eclogues and Georgics is a collection of two of Virgil's most celebrated works, showcasing his mastery of poetry and his deep understanding of the natural world.
Composed over two decades, these poems blend the idealized landscapes of ancient Greece with the realities of contemporary Italy, offering a unique glimpse into the world of Virgil's time.
Part pastoral idylls and part agricultural manual, The Eclogues and Georgics are a testament to Virgil's skill as a writer and his ability to convey complex ideas through simple, yet powerful language.
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