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Georgics

Georgics

By: Virgil
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 Virgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. This captivating piece, focused on the art of agriculture, is divided into four books, making it the briefest of Virgils principal works with just 2,188 hexametric verses. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of earlier sources, Georgics has left an indelible mark on countless authors from ancient times to the modern era. - Summary by LeniCopyright Family and Culture Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Social Sciences World
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  • 014 - Book 4 Part 4 Orpheus and Eurydice Aristaeus Sacrifices to Orpheus Virgils Envoi

    014 - Book 4 Part 4 Orpheus and Eurydice Aristaeus Sacrifices to Orpheus Virgils Envoi
    Feb 13 2026
    Virgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. This captivating piece, focused on the art of agriculture, is divided into four books, making it the briefest of Virgils principal works with just 2,188 hexametric verses. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of earlier sources, Georgics has left an indelible mark on countless authors from ancient times to the modern era. - Summary by Leni
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    10 mins
  • 013 - Book 4 Part 3 Aristaeus And His Mother Cyrene The Capture of Proteus

    013 - Book 4 Part 3 Aristaeus And His Mother Cyrene The Capture of Proteus
    Feb 13 2026
    Virgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. This captivating piece, focused on the art of agriculture, is divided into four books, making it the briefest of Virgils principal works with just 2,188 hexametric verses. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of earlier sources, Georgics has left an indelible mark on countless authors from ancient times to the modern era. - Summary by Leni
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    12 mins
  • 012 - Book 4 Part 2 The Nature and Qualities of Bees Gathering The Honey Disease in Bees Autogenesis of Be

    012 - Book 4 Part 2 The Nature and Qualities of Bees Gathering The Honey Disease in Bees Autogenesis of Be
    Feb 13 2026
    Virgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. This captivating piece, focused on the art of agriculture, is divided into four books, making it the briefest of Virgils principal works with just 2,188 hexametric verses. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of earlier sources, Georgics has left an indelible mark on countless authors from ancient times to the modern era. - Summary by Leni
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    14 mins
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