Τα Γεωργικά by Virgil
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| Author | Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE |
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| Translator | Theotokes, Konstantinos, 1872-1923 |
| Uniform Title | Georgics. Greek |
| Title | Τα Γεωργικά |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni |
| Summary | "Τα Γεωργικά" by Virgil is a poetic agricultural treatise written in the 1st century BC. The work provides guidelines and advice for farmers on various aspects of agriculture, including planting, crop management, and natural signs indicative of the changing seasons. Through the opening passages, the text highlights the importance of divine patronage in farming, invoking various deities associated with agriculture and nature. The opening of "Τα Γεωργικά" sets a vivid tone as it begins with an invocation to the muses and several Roman and Greek deities, asking for their guidance and blessings on farming practices. It discusses the seasonal changes and agricultural processes, emphasizing the right timing for sowing and harvesting. Virgil elaborates on different crops and the care they need, while also referencing the intricate relationship between humanity and the gods in ensuring bountiful harvests. Through this, the text establishes the cultural significance of agriculture in society, reflecting on both the practical and spiritual dimensions of farming. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Agriculture -- Poetry |
| Subject | Didactic poetry, Latin -- Translations into Greek |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32660 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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