The Eclogues (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169195592)

The Eclogues is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, believed to have been composed between 42 and 37 BCE. The poems are set in the countryside and depict the lives of shepherds and their loves, sorrows, and joys. The poems are written in a lyrical and musical style and are full of vivid descriptions of nature and the landscape. The characters in the poems often engage in philosophical discussions about the nature of love, friendship, and the human condition. The Eclogues are considered to be one of the greatest works of Latin poetry and have had a significant influence on Western literature. They have been translated into many languages and have been a source of inspiration for poets and writers for centuries.DAMOETAS Hold! not so ready with your jeers at men! We know who once, and in what shrine with you- The he-goats looked aside- the light nymphs laughed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Virgil
ISBN-10: 1169195598
ISBN-13: 9781169195592
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d