Georgicon by Virgil

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Author Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE
Title Georgicon
Alternate Title The Georgics
Summary "Georgicon" by Virgil is a didactic poem centered on agriculture, composed in the late 1st century BC. The work serves as an exploration of farming techniques, land cultivation, and the harmony between nature and human endeavors, thereby offering guidance on rural life. The poem is structured in poetic form, intending to educate and inspire its readers about effective agricultural practices, likely addressing both seasoned farmers and the more elite classes of society interested in land management. The opening of "Georgicon" introduces a profound tribute to various deities associated with agriculture, nature, and prosperity. Virgil's reflective tone invokes muses and gods, such as Ceres and Bacchus, suggesting the importance of divine favor in successful harvests. He captures the seasonal shifts and agricultural rhythms vital to farming, emphasizing the toil involved in nurturing crops and livestock. The text delves into the intricacies of soils, the appropriate care of plants and animals, and environmental influences, establishing an early framework for agricultural wisdom that would resonate through time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Latin
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Didactic poetry, Latin
Subject Agriculture -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 231
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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