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Virgil Georgics 1956 Univ of Chicago: Ancient Roman Rural Daily Farm Life 29BC

by Publius Vergilius Maro, C. Day Lewis (translator), Lewis Bromfield (introduction), Marvin Bileck (illustrator)

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“Virgil the Georgics” translated by C. Day Lewis, Introduction by Lewis Bromfield, Illustrations by Marvin Bileck. Vintage/Collectible 1947 Oxford University Printing. NOTE: We have 100,000 books in our library, over 12,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well (some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions). If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with dustjacket: 103 pages. Publisher: Oxford University (1947). Dimensions: 8¾ x 5¾ x ¾ inches, ¾ pounds. OVERVIEW: A poem in four books probably written between 35 and 29 B.C. Virgil's affectionate poem of the land brings us the disappointments as well as the rewards of the countryman's year-round devotion to his crops, his vines and olives, livestock great and small, and the complex society of his bees. Part agricultural manual, part political poem and allegory; “The Georgics” scenes are real and vivid, allowing the reader to feel the sights, sounds, and textures of the ancient Italian landscape. CONDITION: GOOD PLUS/VERY GOOD MINUS (keeping in mind the book is 80 years old). Lightly read hardcover w/heavily worn dustjacket. Very lightly read vintage hardcover w/dustjacket in acetate cover. Oxford University (1947) 103 pages.

  • Publisher: Oxford University
  • Year: 1947
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good

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