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

Literature and History

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Virgil's Georgics: A Poetic Tapestry of Agriculture and Change

This chapter examines Virgil's 'Georgics', revealing its intricate themes that merge agricultural instruction with reflections on nature, imperialism, and rural beauty. It contextualizes the poem within the historical backdrop of Roman society under Augustus, illustrating Virgil's evolution as a poet and the significance of agricultural poetry in his era.

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