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The Georgics - A Poem Of The Land

One of the greatest poems of the classical world, Virgil`s Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world, here brought vividly to life in a powerful translation.`Georgic` means `to work the earth`, and this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in `vine-spread autumn`; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; and gives guidance on making wine and keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods, bloody battles and a natural world fraught with danger from storms, pests and plagues. Expansive in its scope, lush in its language, this extraordinary work is at once a
reflection on the cycles of life, death and rebirth, an argument for the nobility of labour and an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil`s times. Kimberly Johnson`s lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty and abundant imagery of the original, re-creating this ancient masterpiece for a modern audience.
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One of the greatest poems of the classical world, Virgil`s Georgics is a glorious celebration of the eternal beauty of the natural world, here brought vividly to life in a powerful translation.` Georgic` means `to work the earth`, & this poetic guide to country living combines practical wisdom on tending the land with exuberant fantasy & eulogies to the rhythms of nature. It describes hills strewn with wild berries in `vine-spread autumn`; recommends watching the stars to determine the right time to plant seeds; & gives guidance on making wine & keeping bees. Yet the Georgics also tells of angry gods, bloody battles & a natural world fraught with danger from storms, pests & plagues. Expansive in its scope, lush in its language, this extraordinary work is at once a reflection on the cycles of life, death & rebirth, an argument for the nobility of labour & an impassioned reflection on the Roman Empire of Virgil`s times. Kimberly Johnson`s lyrical verse translation captures all the rich beauty & abundant imagery of the original, re-creating this ancient masterpiece for a modern audience.

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Wine - An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
Seeds - A small embryonic plant within a casing. Used to grow plants
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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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