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The Bucolics And Eclogues

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm

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The Bucolics And Eclogues is a collection of pastoral poems, written by Virgil, that explores rural life through dialogues among shepherds. In these poems, the simplicity of nature contrasts with deeper reflections on personal loss and the complexities of the human condition. The characters engage in conversations about love, exile, unrequited love, and rivalry, drawing attention to the emotional turmoil present in rural life. The first poem contrasts the experiences of two shepherds, one filled with joy due to newfound freedom, while the other is burdened with sorrow from exile. Through vivid and poignant imagery, Virgil delves into how individuals cope with their circumstances, and the role divine intervention plays in human struggles. The work blends idyllic depictions of nature with underlying messages about displacement, yearning for peace, and the often painful realities of life. Virgil's writing conveys the pastoral lifestyle as not only a physical landscape but also an emotional journey, filled with a yearning for solace and understanding. This poetic narrative captures timeless human emotions against the backdrop of an ever-changing socio-political world.
  • Title

    The Bucolics And Eclogues

  • Author

    Virgil Virgil

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    March 2025

  • Weight

    64g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9789370814486

  • ISBN-10

    9370814485

  • Eden Code

    7277808

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