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Virgil - The Georgics: A Poem Of The Land - Paperback
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Description: One of the greatest poems of the classical world Virgil's Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world now brought vividly to life in a powerful new translation. " Georgic" means "to work the earth " and this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in 'vine - spread autumn'; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; and gives guidance on making wine and keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods bloody battles and a natural world fraught with danger from storms pests and plagues. Expansive in its scope lush in its language this extraordinary work is at once a reflection on the cycles of life death and rebirth an argument for the nobility of labour and an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil's times. Kimberly Johnson's lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty and abundant imagery of the original re - creating this ancient masterpiece for our times. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English - speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up - to - date translations by award - winning translators.
Title: The Georgics: A Poem Of The Land
Author(s): Virgil
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780140455632
Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/22/2011
Category: Poetry By Individual Poets
Description: One of the greatest poems of the classical world Virgil's Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world now brought vividly to life in a powerful new translation. " Georgic" means "to work the earth " and this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in 'vine - spread autumn'; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; and gives guidance on making wine and keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods bloody battles and a natural world fraught with danger from storms pests and plagues. Expansive in its scope lush in its language this extraordinary work is at once a reflection on the cycles of life death and rebirth an argument for the nobility of labour and an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil's times. Kimberly Johnson's lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty and abundant imagery of the original re - creating this ancient masterpiece for our times. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English - speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up - to - date translations by award - winning translators.
Title: The Georgics: A Poem Of The Land
Author(s): Virgil
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780140455632
Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/22/2011
Category: Poetry By Individual Poets
