Publisher's Synopsis
The Bucolics and the First Eight Books of the Aeneid of Vergil is a book written by the ancient Roman poet, Virgil. It was originally published in 1882 and contains two of Virgil's most famous works: the Bucolics and the first eight books of the Aeneid. The Bucolics, also known as the Eclogues, is a collection of ten pastoral poems that explore themes of love, nature, and the struggles of rural life. The poems are written in a variety of styles and feature a cast of shepherds, farmers, and other rural characters.The Aeneid, on the other hand, is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy and founds the city of Rome. The first eight books of the Aeneid cover Aeneas' journey from Troy to Carthage, where he falls in love with the queen Dido, and then on to Italy, where he battles various enemies and ultimately establishes a new home for his people.This edition of The Bucolics and the First Eight Books of the Aeneid of Vergil includes a comprehensive introduction, notes, and a glossary to help readers better understand the context and meaning of the poems. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature and culture.With Notes And A Vergilian Dictionary.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.
