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Virgil: Georgics ; Aeneid I-VI. Eclogues

"Georgics" is a didactic poem on agriculture, while "Aeneid" is an epic tale of the Trojan hero Aeneas' journey to Italy. The "Eclogues" are a series of pastoral poems. This collection is a comprehensive look into Virgil's contribution to Latin literature. more

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Virgil, a Roman poet, was born on October 15, 70 BC and died on September 21, 19 BC. He is one of the greatest poets in ancient Rome and is known for his epic poem, 'The Aeneid'. more

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