Publii Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum Eclogae Decem: The Bucolicks Of Virgil (1749)

By Virgil

Book Overview

Publii Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum Eclogae Decem, also known as The Bucolics of Virgil, is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. Originally published in Latin in the 1st century BC, this edition was translated into English in 1749. The poems are set in the countryside and feature shepherds and farmers engaging in conversations about love, nature, and politics. They are considered some of the finest examples of pastoral literature and have been influential in Western literature for centuries. This edition includes notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poems.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: 1104458594
• ISBN13: 9781104458591
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"