Literature and History

Episode 52: White Flowers Die (Virgil's Eclogues)

Apr 12, 2018
Explore the mysterious darkness in Virgil's Eclogues, filled with unrequited love, complex emotions, and influences from earlier pastoral poetry. Dive into the mythical abilities, prophetic gifts, and historical context of the ancient Roman poet Virgil. Discover the intriguing themes of love, loss, and rural life intricately woven into Virgil's influential pastoral poetry.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Mythical Birth and Factual Origins of Virgil
02:57 • 2min
3
Virgil's Background and Influences
05:07 • 20min
4
The Mystical Abilities and Influential Poetry of Virgil
25:09 • 18min
5
Exploring Unrequited Love and Complex Emotions in Virgil's Eclogues
43:35 • 3min
6
Influences and Inspirations in Early Pastoral Poetry
46:40 • 18min
7
Influences and Themes in Virgil's Eclogues
01:05:00 • 22min
8
Interpreting Virgil's Fourth Eclogue: Birth of a Divine Child
01:26:58 • 12min
9
Exploring the Influence of History on Virgil's Eclogues
01:39:11 • 3min
10
Exploring Virgil's Georgics and Rural Life
01:42:04 • 3min
11
Humorous Retelling of the Lament of the Cyclops
01:44:35 • 5min