Bucolica by Virgil

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Author Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE
Translator Mellin, Robert, 1826-1880
Title Bucolica
Credits Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
Summary "Bucolica" by Virgil is a collection of pastoral poems written during the late Roman Republic. This work consists of a series of dialogues between shepherds and explores themes such as love, nature, and the simplicity of rural life amidst the overarching complexities of society. Virgil's "Bucolica" is notable for its influence on the pastoral genre, shaping how rural life is portrayed in subsequent literature. The poems within "Bucolica" are structured as Eclogues, depicting conversations between various pastoral characters, including Tityrus, Meliboeus, and Corydon. Each Eclogue presents a distinct narrative that explores different aspects of rural existence, including love, loss, and the impact of war on the idyllic countryside. For instance, the first Eclogue introduces Tityrus, who enjoys the peace granted by a benevolent god while Meliboeus laments the hardships brought by conflict. Through lyrical language and vivid imagery, Virgil paints a picture of pastoral life that contrasts with the turmoil of urban society, emphasizing the beauty and richness of the natural world as well as the emotional struggles of its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Country life -- Rome -- Poetry
Subject Pastoral poetry, Latin -- Translations into Finnish
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