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The Complete Collection of Virgil. Illustrated - Publius Vergilius Maro

By Publius Vergilius Maro

Release Date: 2025-07-23

Genre: Poetry

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The Complete Collection of Virgil brings together the full body of work by one of the greatest poets of classical antiquity. This beautifully illustrated edition includes The Aeneid, The Georgics, and The Bucolics (also known as The Eclogues), capturing the scope and power of Virgil’s poetic genius. At the heart of this collection lies The Aeneid, Rome’s national epic and a cornerstone of Western literature. With its sweeping narrative, heroic characters, and philosophical depth, it tells the story of Aeneas’s journey from the ruins of Troy to the foundations of Rome. It explores themes of destiny, duty, loss, and the costs of empire, combining mythic grandeur with human pathos. The Georgics is a celebration of agriculture and rural life, but also a meditation on man’s relationship with nature, the gods, and the struggles of labor. Written in polished verse, it reflects both a love of the land and a deeper philosophical vision. The Bucolics, or Eclogues, are pastoral poems filled with shepherds, nature, and allegory, blending idyllic settings with political and personal undertones. They reveal Virgil’s lyrical skill and his capacity to create beauty and meaning through simplicity. Together, these works form a poetic legacy that shaped Roman identity and influenced countless generations of writers, from Dante to Milton. This collection invites readers to experience Virgil’s timeless language and enduring insight, presented in a format that enhances both appreciation and understanding of the poet’s unmatched artistry. Contents: - The Translations - THE ECLOGUES - THE ECLOGUES – Greenough’s Translation - THE GEORGICS - THE GEORGICS – Greenough’s Translation - THE AENEID - ENEADOS – Douglas’ Translation - THE AENEID – Dryden’s Translation - THE AENEID – Morris’ Translation - THE AENEID – Williams’ Translation - THE AENEID – Mackail’s Translation - THE AENEID – Taylor’s Translation

The Complete Collection of Virgil. Illustrated - Publius Vergilius Maro

By Publius Vergilius Maro

Release Date: 2025-07-23

Genre: Poetry

(0 ratings)
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The Complete Collection of Virgil brings together the full body of work by one of the greatest poets of classical antiquity. This beautifully illustrated edition includes The Aeneid, The Georgics, and The Bucolics (also known as The Eclogues), capturing the scope and power of Virgil’s poetic genius. At the heart of this collection lies The Aeneid, Rome’s national epic and a cornerstone of Western literature. With its sweeping narrative, heroic characters, and philosophical depth, it tells the story of Aeneas’s journey from the ruins of Troy to the foundations of Rome. It explores themes of destiny, duty, loss, and the costs of empire, combining mythic grandeur with human pathos. The Georgics is a celebration of agriculture and rural life, but also a meditation on man’s relationship with nature, the gods, and the struggles of labor. Written in polished verse, it reflects both a love of the land and a deeper philosophical vision. The Bucolics, or Eclogues, are pastoral poems filled with shepherds, nature, and allegory, blending idyllic settings with political and personal undertones. They reveal Virgil’s lyrical skill and his capacity to create beauty and meaning through simplicity. Together, these works form a poetic legacy that shaped Roman identity and influenced countless generations of writers, from Dante to Milton. This collection invites readers to experience Virgil’s timeless language and enduring insight, presented in a format that enhances both appreciation and understanding of the poet’s unmatched artistry. Contents: - The Translations - THE ECLOGUES - THE ECLOGUES – Greenough’s Translation - THE GEORGICS - THE GEORGICS – Greenough’s Translation - THE AENEID - ENEADOS – Douglas’ Translation - THE AENEID – Dryden’s Translation - THE AENEID – Morris’ Translation - THE AENEID – Williams’ Translation - THE AENEID – Mackail’s Translation - THE AENEID – Taylor’s Translation

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