Publisher's Synopsis
The Georgics is a poem written by the Roman poet Virgil, which consists of four books. The poem is about agriculture and the life of farmers in ancient Rome. The first book covers the importance of farming and the different types of agriculture, including the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. The second book focuses on the care and management of livestock, including horses, cattle, and bees. The third book discusses the cultivation of trees and the production of wine. The final book is about the importance of divine intervention in agriculture, and how farmers can appease the gods to ensure a good harvest. The Georgics is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature and is admired for its beautiful language and vivid imagery. It is also an important source of information about the agricultural practices of ancient Rome.Thee too, great Pales, will I hymn, and thee, Amphrysian shepherd, worthy to be sung, You, woods and waves Lycaean. All themes beside, Which else had charmed the vacant mind with song, Are now waxed common. Of harsh Eurystheus who The story knows not.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.
