A notable member of this series declares that "the majestic roll/Of circling centuries begins anew" as the subject "free(s) the earth from never-ceasing fear.
Subjects covered in these poems include the death of the king Daphnis, the author's contemporary Gallus and recent expropriations. A notable member of this series declares that "the majestic roll/Of circling centuries begins anew" as the subject "free(s) the earth from never-ceasing fear." The poet looks forward to the day when he can "out-sing" Linus and Orpheus about a figure who will be carried in the womb for an extra month, a "golden child" taken as symbolic of Christ by medieval commentators. For ten point, name this series of ten pastoral poems inspired by the work of Theocritus, written by Vergil.
Subjects covered in these poems include the death of the king Daphnis, the author's contemporary Gallus and recent expropriations.
{Eclogues} (or {Bucolics})