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Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction and Text (1887)
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Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction and Text (1887)

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Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text is a book written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, and was originally published in 1887. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being an introduction that provides readers with a brief overview of the author's life and career, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived and worked.The second part of the book is the text of Virgil's Bucolics, which is a collection of ten pastoral poems that were written during the 1st century BC. These poems are set in the countryside and depict the lives of shepherds and other rural characters, and are known for their lyrical beauty and vivid imagery.Throughout the text, Virgil explores themes such as love, nature, and the human condition, and his work has had a significant influence on the development of Western literature and culture. This edition of Bucolics includes a detailed commentary and analysis of the poems, as well as helpful notes and annotations that provide readers with additional context and background information.Overall, Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Virgil, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient Rome.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 May 2009
Pages
140
ISBN
9781104522889

Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text is a book written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, and was originally published in 1887. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being an introduction that provides readers with a brief overview of the author's life and career, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived and worked.The second part of the book is the text of Virgil's Bucolics, which is a collection of ten pastoral poems that were written during the 1st century BC. These poems are set in the countryside and depict the lives of shepherds and other rural characters, and are known for their lyrical beauty and vivid imagery.Throughout the text, Virgil explores themes such as love, nature, and the human condition, and his work has had a significant influence on the development of Western literature and culture. This edition of Bucolics includes a detailed commentary and analysis of the poems, as well as helpful notes and annotations that provide readers with additional context and background information.Overall, Bucolics, Part 1-2: Introduction And Text is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Virgil, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient Rome.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 May 2009
Pages
140
ISBN
9781104522889