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?The classic of all Europe.? T. S. EliotVirgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) was born in 70 BC near Mantua and was educated at Cremona, Milan, and Rome. Slow in speech, shy in manner, thoughtful in mind, weak in health, he went back north for a quiet life. Influenced by the group of poets there, he may have written some of the doubtful poems included in our Virgilian manuscripts. All his undoubted extant work is written in his perfect hexameters. Earliest comes the collection of ten pleasingly artificial bucolic poems, the Eclogues, which imitated freely Theocritus? idylls. They deal with pastoral life and love. Before 29 BC came one of the best of all didactic works, the four books of Georgics on tillage, trees, cattle, and bees. Virgil?s remaining years were spent in composing his great, not wholly finished, epic the Aeneid, on the traditional theme of Rome?s origins through Aeneas of Troy. Inspired by the Emperor Augustus? rule, the poem is Homeric in metre and method but influenced also by later Greek and Roman literature, philosophy, and learning, and deeply Roman in spirit. Virgil died in 19 BC at Brundisium on his way home from Greece, where he had intended to round off the Aeneid. He had left in Rome a request that all its twelve books should be destroyed if he were to die then, but they were published by the executors of his will.The Loeb Classical Library edition of Virgil is in two volumes.
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- Q: What is the content of 'Eclogues. Georgics. Aeneid, Books 1–6'? A: This book includes Virgil's major works: the pastoral poems known as 'Eclogues', the didactic 'Georgics', and the epic 'Aeneid', covering themes of nature, agriculture, and Rome's origins.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro), a prominent Roman poet born in 70 BC.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This revised edition was published on October 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in classical literature? A: Yes, the Loeb Classical Library edition provides an accessible introduction to Virgil's works, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This edition contains a total of 608 pages.
- Q: What is the book's item condition? A: The item is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition upon purchase.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: This edition primarily focuses on the text of Virgil's works and does not include illustrations.
- Q: What is the significance of Virgil's 'Aeneid'? A: The 'Aeneid' is significant as it explores Rome's mythic origins through the character of Aeneas, blending themes from Homer and Roman culture.
- Q: Does this edition provide any additional commentary or notes? A: Yes, the Loeb Classical Library editions typically include helpful notes and commentary to aid in understanding the texts.