Galatea Egloga (1801)

By António Joaquim De Carvalho

Book Overview

Galatea Egloga is a literary work written by Antonio Joaquim De Carvalho in 1801. This book is a pastoral poem that tells the story of a shepherd named Lamon, who falls in love with a beautiful nymph named Galatea. Lamon expresses his love for Galatea through a series of poetic verses, but she remains indifferent to his advances.Throughout the poem, Lamon tries to win the heart of Galatea by offering her gifts and professing his undying love. However, Galatea remains cold and distant, causing Lamon to become increasingly desperate in his attempts to win her over.The poem is set in a rural landscape and features many pastoral themes, such as the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life. It also explores the themes of unrequited love, rejection, and the power of nature.Overall, Galatea Egloga is a beautiful and timeless work of literature that showcases the poetic talents of Antonio Joaquim De Carvalho. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates pastoral poetry and the beauty of 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: 1436855772
• ISBN13: 9781436855778
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"