Virgil's Works - J W Mackail - Bog

Virgil's Works: The Aeneid, Eclogues and Georgics is a book written by J.W. Mackail that provides a comprehensive overview of the works of the ancient Roman poet Virgil. The book includes three of Virgil's most famous works: The Aeneid, Eclogues, and Georgics. The Aeneid is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy to found a new city. The Eclogues are a collection of ten pastoral poems that explore themes of love, nature, and politics. The Georgics are a series of four poems that focus on agriculture and the natural world.In this book, Mackail provides an introduction to each of these works and offers a detailed analysis of their themes, characters, and literary techniques. He also explores the historical context in which Virgil wrote and the impact that his works had on subsequent generations of writers.Overall, Virgil's Works: The Aeneid, Eclogues and Georgics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Virgil and the literature of ancient Rome.1934. A wonderful volume for the student or lover of classical literature. The prose translation of The Aeneid, Eclogues and Georgics complete in one volume. This is one of the most authentic, in letter and spirit, of the extant renderings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.