Roberts, Adam
Wodwo Vergil
- ISBN 13:
- 9780244034771
- author:
- Roberts, Adam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Sad Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 118
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Environmental Conservation & Pro,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Adam Roberts' reinterpretations of Vergil's Eclogues are notable for their wit and insight into the human relationship with nature. By reworking the ancient poet's themes, Roberts sheds new light on the ways in which our understanding of the natural world is shaped by our cultural and historical contexts. In this version of the Eclogues, Roberts explores the tension between the natural landscape and the cultivated environment that we create around it. He shows how our perceptions of nature are always already mediated by our experiences and values, and how this mediation can lead to a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between humans and the natural world. Through his innovative reinterpretation of Vergil's work, Roberts offers a fresh perspective on the enduring themes of pastoral poetry, one that is both thought-provoking and beautifully written.
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