The Georgics by Virgil

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Author Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE
Translator Rhoades, James, 1841-1923
Uniform Title Georgica. English
Title The Georgics
Note Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgics
Summary "The Georgics" by Virgil is a didactic poem written during the late 1st century BC, focusing on agriculture and rural life. The work celebrates the joys and labor of farming while instructing readers on the best practices for cultivating crops, raising livestock, and understanding the natural world. It is dedicated to Maecenas, a patron of the arts, showcasing the poet's deep appreciation for land and the blessings it provides. The beginning of the text sets the stage for an exploration of farming themes, invoking the gods associated with agriculture and nature, such as Ceres and Bacchus. It introduces an appeal to heavenly forces to aid in the agricultural pursuits as it discusses the proper methods of planting, tending to crops, and predicting weather patterns based on celestial signs. The lines blend practical advice with poetic imagery, establishing a connection between the farmer's labor and the rhythms of nature, suggesting that understanding and respecting these rhythms leads to a fruitful harvest. The tone is reverent and reflective, emphasizing the noble aspects of rural life while also acknowledging the challenges and toil that accompany it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Agriculture -- Poetry
Subject Didactic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 232
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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