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Episode 53: Then Came Hard Iron (Virgil's Georgics)

Literature and History

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Exploring the Musicality of Virgil's Poetry

This chapter explores the stylistic and sonic elements of Virgil's poetry, focusing on the musical qualities within Latin hexameters. It includes a translation of a portion of the Georgics, illustrating how translators can effectively convey the essence of Latin verse in English.

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