# Eclogues and Georgics - Hardcover

by **Vergil** (Author)

James Bradley Wells combines creative practice and intimate knowledge of contemporary poetry and classical antiquity in this thought-provoking new translation of two early works by ancient Rome's most well-known and most esteemed poet, Vergil's _Eclogues_ and _Georgics_. With its emphasis on the musicality of English, Wells's translations honor the original spirit of Latin poetry as both a written and performance-based art form.

The accompanying introductory essays situate Vergil's poems in a rich literary tradition. Wells provides historical context and literary analysis of these two works, eschewing facile interpretations of these oft examined texts and ensconcing them in the society and culture from which they originated. These annotated essays, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary, alongside Wells's bold vision for what translation choices can reveal, guide readers as they explore this ancient and famously difficult poetry.

### Author Biography

James Bradley Wells is an associate professor of classical studies at DePauw University. He has worked widely as a poet, translator, and critic. He is author of _Pindar's Verbal Art_ and his own original poetry has been collected and published in _Bicycle_ and _The Kazantzakis Guide to Greece_.

**Number of Pages:** 248

**Dimensions:** 0.77 x 9.07 x 6.25 IN

**Publication Date:** September 15, 2022

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