The Eclogues and Georgics by Virgil Paperback Book

Description: The Eclogues and Georgics by Virgil, C. Day Lewis, R.O.A.M. Lyne The Eclogues, ten short pastoral poems, were composed between approximately 42 and 39 BC, during the time of the Second Triumvirate of Lepidus, Anthony, and Octavian. In them Virgil subtly blended an idealized Arcadia with contemporary history. To his Greek model - the Idylls of Theocritus - he added a strong element of Italian realism: places and people, real or disguised, and contemporary events are introduced. The Eclogues display all Virgils art and charm and are among his most delightful achievements. Between approximately 39 and 29 BC, years of civil strife between Antony, and Octavian, Virgil was engaged upon the Georgics. Part agricultural manual, full of observations of animals and nature, they deal with the farmers life and give it powerful allegorical meaning. These four books contain some of Virgils finest descriptive writing and are generally held to be his greatest and most entertaining work, and C. Day Lewiss lyrical translations are classics in their own right. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe.Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Eclogues, ten short pastoral poems, were composed between approximately 42 and 39 BC, during the time of the Second Triumvirate of Lepidus, Anthony, and Octavian. In them Virgil subtly blended an idealized Arcadia with contemporary history. To his Greek model - the Idylls of Theocritus - he added a strong element of Italian realism: places and people, real or disguised, and contemporary events are introduced. The Eclogues displayall Virgils art and charm and are among his most delightful achievements. Between approximately 39 and 29 BC, years of civil strife between Antony, and Octavian, Virgil was engaged upon the Georgics. Partagricultural manual, full of observations of animals and nature, they deal with the farmers life and give it powerful allegorical meaning. These four books contain some of Virgils finest descriptive writing and are generally held to be his greatest and most entertaining work, and C. Day Lewiss lyrical translations are classics in their own right. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from aroundthe globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leadingauthorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography <br>Frederick Ahl is a professor of classics and comparative literature at Cornell University. His books include Sophocles Oedipus, Senecas Phaedra, Lucan: An Introduction, and Metaformations: Soundplay and Wordplay in Ovid and Other Classical Poets. He lives in Ithaca, NY.<br> Long Description The Eclogues, ten short pastoral poems, were composed between approximately 42 and 39 BC, during the time of the Second Triumvirate of Lepidus, Anthony, and Octavian. In them Virgil subtly blended an idealized Arcadia with contemporary history. To his Greek model - the Idylls of Theocritus - he added a strong element of Italian realism: places and people, real or disguised, and contemporary events are introduced. The Eclogues displayall Virgils art and charm and are among his most delightful achievements. Between approximately 39 and 29 BC, years of civil strife between Antony, and Octavian, Virgil was engaged upon the Georgics. Partagricultural manual, full of observations of animals and nature, they deal with the farmers life and give it powerful allegorical meaning. These four books contain some of Virgils finest descriptive writing and are generally held to be his greatest and most entertaining work, and C. Day Lewiss lyrical translations are classics in their own right. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from aroundthe globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leadingauthorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Details ISBN0199554099 Pages 192 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Year 2009 ISBN-10 0199554099 ISBN-13 9780199554096 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-03-26 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 871.01 Author R.O.A.M. Lyne Media Book Translator C. Day Lewis Short Title ECLOGUES & GEORGICS Residence IT Edited by Virgil UK Release Date 2009-03-26 NZ Release Date 2009-03-26 Birth 1932 Death 1985 Affiliation Senior Research Associate, Said Business School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK Position Howard P. and Judith R. 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