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The Eclogues and Georgics
Virgil
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Description for The Eclogues and Georgics
Paperback. Translator(s): Day Lewis, C. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; 3D; DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 148.
The Eclogues, ten short pastoral poems, were composed between approximately 42 and 39 BC, during the time of the 'Second' Triumvirate of Lepidus, Anthony, and Octavian. In them Virgil subtly blended an idealized Arcadia with contemporary history. To his Greek model - the Idylls of Theocritus - he added a strong element of Italian realism: places and people, real or disguised, and contemporary events are introduced. The Eclogues display all Virgil's art and charm and are among his most delightful achievements. Between approximately 39 and 29 BC, years of civil strife between Antony, and Octavian, Virgil was engaged upon ... Read more
The Eclogues, ten short pastoral poems, were composed between approximately 42 and 39 BC, during the time of the 'Second' Triumvirate of Lepidus, Anthony, and Octavian. In them Virgil subtly blended an idealized Arcadia with contemporary history. To his Greek model - the Idylls of Theocritus - he added a strong element of Italian realism: places and people, real or disguised, and contemporary events are introduced. The Eclogues display all Virgil's art and charm and are among his most delightful achievements. Between approximately 39 and 29 BC, years of civil strife between Antony, and Octavian, Virgil was engaged upon ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Oxford World's Classics
Condition
New
Weight
146g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199554096
SKU
V9780199554096
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