The Bucolics and Eclogues by Virgil
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| Author | Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE |
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| Title | The Bucolics and Eclogues |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclogues |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Summary | "The Bucolics and Eclogues by Virgil" is a collection of pastoral poems written during the early Roman Empire, specifically in the time of Augustus. This work, often referred to as the "Eclogues," explores themes of rural life, love, and the beauty of nature through the voices of shepherds and rural characters. The poems are notable for their lyrical quality and their reflection on social and political changes of the time. In these eclogues, Virgil presents a variety of characters, each with their own stories and challenges. The first eclogue introduces Tityrus and Meliboeus, contrasting a carefree rustic life with the strife caused by civil strife and exile. Subsequent poems feature themes of unrequited love among shepherds, as seen in the longing of Corydon for Alexim, and the competitive musings of pastoral poets like Menalcas and Damoetas. Central to the collection is the celebration of nature, the joys and sorrows of love, and the hope for peace and prosperity in a changing world. Through vivid imagery and dialogue, Virgil crafts a nostalgic view of rural life that resonates with deeper societal concerns, weaving a tapestry of human emotion against a bucolic backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Country life -- Rome -- Poetry |
| Subject | Pastoral poetry, Latin |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 229 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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