The Georgics of Virgil translated by Thomas Neville, .. vs Virgils Eclogues translated into English: by W.L. Gent: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Latin Pastoral poetry, Translations from Latin, Latin Didactic poetry, Agriculture, Country life, Poetry
The Georgics of Virgil translated by Thomas Neville, ..
Virgil's classic poem extols the virtues of work, describes the care of crops, trees, animals, and bees, and stresses the importance of moral values.
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Virgils Eclogues translated into English: by W.L. Gent
"The Eclogues of Virgil gave definitive form to the pastoral mode, and these magically beautiful poems, so influential in so much subsequent literature, perhaps best exemplify what pastoral can do."--BOOK JACKET. "These…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Virgils Eclogues translated into English: by W.L. Gent has the widest readership — 8 ratings behind its score.
Reception
| The Georgics of Virgil translated by Thomas Neville, .. | Virgils Eclogues translated into English: by W.L. Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 8 |
| Editions | 248 | 196 |
| Pages | 91 | 46 |