Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text

By Virgil

Book Overview

Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text (1887) by Virgil is a book that contains a collection of ten pastoral poems, also known as eclogues, written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is an introduction that provides historical and literary context for the eclogues, while the second part contains the full text of the poems themselves.In the introduction, the reader is given an overview of the themes and motifs that are present in the eclogues, such as love, nature, and the relationship between humans and the divine. The introduction also discusses the historical and cultural context in which the poems were written, including the political and social climate of ancient Rome.The second part of the book contains the full text of the ten eclogues, each of which features a different set of characters and explores different themes. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from straightforward narrative to more complex allegory and symbolism.Overall, Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text (1887) by Virgil is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the poetry and literature of ancient Rome, as well as for those interested in pastoral poetry and the themes of love and nature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165765802
• ISBN13: 9781165765805
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"