The Eclogues of Virgil by Virgil, David Ferry

The Eclogues of Virgil

Virgil, David Ferry

112 pages first pub -39 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy poetry adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

Virgil's great lyrics, rendered by the acclaimed translator of The Odes of Horace and GilgameshThe Eclogues of Virgil gave definitive form to the pastoral mode, and these magically beautiful poems, which were influential in so much subsequent lite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
lighthearted 57%
relaxing 57%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 42% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.67

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