Publi Vergili Maronis: Bucolica; Aeneis; Georgica: The Greater Poems Of Virgil V1

By Virgil

Book Overview

Publi Vergili Maronis: Bucolica; Aeneis; Georgica: The Greater Poems Of Virgil V1 is a book that contains the complete works of the ancient Roman poet Virgil. The book is divided into three parts: Bucolica, Aeneis, and Georgica. Bucolica, also known as Eclogues, is a collection of ten pastoral poems that depict the lives of shepherds and their loves in the countryside. Aeneis, or the Aeneid, is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, and his journey to Italy, where he becomes the ancestor of the Roman people. Georgica, or the Georgics, is a didactic poem that provides practical advice on farming and agriculture. The book is written in Latin, but it has been translated into various languages, including English. It is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and has had a significant influence on poetry and literature throughout the centuries.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: 1163252964
• ISBN13: 9781163252963
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 818 Pages
• Weight: 3.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"