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Book Synopsis: “The classic of all Europe.” ―T. S. Eliot
Virgil (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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Discover the timeless brilliance of Virgil's Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid: Books 1-6 with the Loeb Classical Library edition. Considered "the classic of all Europe" by T.S. Eliot, Virgil's works have captivated readers for centuries. Immerse yourself in the elegant prose and beautifully crafted hexameters of this literary masterpiece.
Virgil, born in 70 BC near Mantua, was a poet who left a lasting impact on ancient Roman literature. His works were deeply influenced by his education in Cremona, Milan, and Rome. Despite his quiet and thoughtful nature, Virgil's literary prowess shines through in every word he wrote.
Start your journey with the Eclogues, a collection of ten bucolic poems that explore pastoral life and love. These poems artfully imitate Theocritus' idylls and offer a charming glimpse into a world of beauty and longing.
Continue your exploration with the Georgics, Virgil's didactic masterpiece. In four books, Virgil delves into the intricacies of farming, trees, cattle, and bees. His vivid descriptions and insightful guidance will inspire and inform anyone with an interest in these topics.
Above all, experience the epic grandeur of the Aeneid. This great work, although not wholly finished, tells the tale of Rome's origins through the hero Aeneas of Troy. Inspired by Emperor Augustus' rule, the poem showcases Virgil's literary genius and his deep understanding of Roman history and values.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in these timeless classics. Order your two-volume set of Virgil's Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid: Books 1-6 from the Loeb Classical Library today and discover the beauty and depth of ancient Roman literature.
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