"The Eclogues" by Virgil, also known as the "Bucolics," is a collection of ten pastoral poems that stand as a cornerstone of the genre. Set against the backdrop of an idealized rural landscape, these poems delve into the lives of shepherds, their loves, and their labors, interweaving personal narratives with the political realities of the time. Virgil's work beautifully captures the pastoral tradition, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the longing for peace in times of change. The "Eclogues" offer a poetic meditation on nature, society, and the human condition.

© 2014 Interactive Media (E-bog): 9781910343449

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E-bog: 15. juni 2014