The Georgics: A Poem of the Land

A Poem of the Land

Fiction & Literature, Poetry, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book The Georgics: A Poem of the Land by Virgil, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Virgil ISBN: 9780141191317
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: November 5, 2009
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Virgil
ISBN: 9780141191317
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: November 5, 2009
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

One of the greatest poems of the classical world, Virgil's Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world, now brought vividly to life in a powerful new translation.

'Georgic' means 'to work the earth', and this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in 'vine-spread autumn'; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; and gives guidance on making wine and keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods, bloody battles and a natural world fraught with danger from storms, pests and plagues. Expansive in its scope, lush in its language, this extraordinary work is at once a reflection on the cycles of life, death and rebirth, an argument for the nobility of labour and an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil's times. Kimberly Johnson's lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty and abundant imagery of the original, re-creating this ancient masterpiece for our times.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

One of the greatest poems of the classical world, Virgil's Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world, now brought vividly to life in a powerful new translation.

'Georgic' means 'to work the earth', and this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in 'vine-spread autumn'; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; and gives guidance on making wine and keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods, bloody battles and a natural world fraught with danger from storms, pests and plagues. Expansive in its scope, lush in its language, this extraordinary work is at once a reflection on the cycles of life, death and rebirth, an argument for the nobility of labour and an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil's times. Kimberly Johnson's lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty and abundant imagery of the original, re-creating this ancient masterpiece for our times.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book Masters of the Post by Virgil
Cover of the book Bernini by Virgil
Cover of the book Keeper of the Realms: Blood and Fire (Book 3) by Virgil
Cover of the book Why Can't Kiwi's Fly? by Virgil
Cover of the book The Draftees by Virgil
Cover of the book Arse-Up Creek by Virgil
Cover of the book Short Stories in French by Virgil
Cover of the book The Economist: International Banking by Virgil
Cover of the book Essays and Letters by Virgil
Cover of the book A Nervous Breakdown by Virgil
Cover of the book One Pot Wonders by Virgil
Cover of the book Poems and Ballads & Atalanta in Calydon by Virgil
Cover of the book Wednesday's Child by Virgil
Cover of the book Us v Them by Virgil
Cover of the book Death Comes for the Archbishop by Virgil
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy