The Georgics: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Georgics is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Virgil (-70–-19). The listed translation credits are Rhoades, James (1841–1923).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Georgics" by Virgil is a poem likely published in 29 BCE. This four-book work addresses agriculture—from plowing and planting to viticulture and beekeeping—but transcends simple farming instruction. Virgil weaves tensions between human labor and nature's hostility, golden ages and present struggles, peaceful rural life and violent destruction. The poem moves from technical advice through praise of Italy to animal husbandry, concluding with bees as a model for society and the haunting tale of Orpheus and Eurydice nested within.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Georgics
- Author credits: Virgil (-70–-19)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Rhoades, James (1841–1923)
Catalogue subjects
- Agriculture -- Poetry
- Didactic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
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