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The Georgics of Virgil (Bilingual Edition),New
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John Dryden called Virgil's Georgics, written between 37 and 30 B.C.E., 'the best poem by the best poet.' The poem, newly translated by the poet and translator David Ferry, is one of the great songs, maybe the greatest we have, of human accomplishment in difficultand beautifulcircumstances, and in the context of all we share in nature.The Georgics celebrates the crops, trees, and animals, and, above all, the human beings who care for them. It takes the form of teaching about this care: the tilling of fields, the tending of vines, the raising of the cattle and the bees. There's joy in the detail of Virgil's descriptions of work well done, and ecstatic joy in his praise of the very life of things, and passionate commiseration too, because of the vulnerability of men and all other creatures, with all they have to contend with: storms, and plagues, and wars, and all mischance.
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- Q: What is 'The Georgics of Virgil' about? A: The Georgics of Virgil is a poem celebrating agriculture, human labor, and the natural world. It teaches about the care of crops, animals, and the environment, reflecting on the beauty and challenges of nature.
- Q: Who is the author of this bilingual edition? A: This bilingual edition is translated by the poet and translator David Ferry.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on May 2, 2006.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this edition the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of The Georgics of Virgil.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Ancient & Classical literature.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the themes in the Georgics? A: The Georgics explores themes of agriculture, nature, human effort, and the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing joy in labor and the vulnerability of both humans and nature.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in classical literature? A: Yes, this bilingual edition provides a helpful translation alongside the original text, making it accessible for beginners in classical literature.