Publisher's Synopsis
The Eclogues of Virgil is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the ancient Roman poet, Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil. First published in 37 BC, the poems explore themes of love, nature, and the rural lifestyle. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including dialogue, monologue, and song, and feature a cast of shepherds and other rural characters. The poems are notable for their vivid descriptions of the natural world and their use of allegory and symbolism. This edition of The Eclogues of Virgil, published in 1868, features a translation by J. B. Greenough, as well as an introduction and notes on the poems. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman literature, poetry, or pastoral themes.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.
