
Georgics
by Virgil
'Georgics' Summary
The poem begins with an invocation to the gods and a description of the ideal farm. Virgil then discusses the different types of soil and how to cultivate them. He also provides instructions on how to grow different crops, such as wheat, grapes, and olives. The second book of the Georgics deals with animal husbandry. Virgil discusses the different types of animals that can be raised on a farm, such as horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. He also provides instructions on how to care for and breed these animals. The third book of the Georgics deals with beekeeping. Virgil discusses the different types of bees and how to keep them. He also provides instructions on how to harvest honey and wax. The fourth book of the Georgics is a philosophical meditation on the nature of agriculture and the human condition. Virgil discusses the importance of agriculture to human civilization and the role of the farmer in society.Book Details
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Publius Vergilius Maro usually called Virgil or Vergil in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He composed three of the most famous poems in Latin literature: the Eclogues (or Bu...
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