What is another word for Georgics?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɔːd͡ʒɪks] (IPA)

The word "Georgics" refers to a type of literature that is focused on agriculture and rural life. There are many synonyms for this term, each of which describes different aspects of this type of writing. Some common synonyms for "Georgics" include pastoral, agrarian, rustic, and country-life literature. These terms all evoke images of traditional farming practices, natural landscapes, and the simple pleasures of rural life. Other synonyms for "Georgics" may include horticultural or gardening literature, which focus more specifically on cultivating plants and maintaining gardens. Regardless of the specific synonym used, all of these terms point to a rich and important tradition of writing about the timeless rhythms of rural life.

Usage examples for Georgics

In 1622 he produced his first comedy, The Heir, and also a translation of Virgil's Georgics.
"A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature"
John W. Cousin
His Georgics is considered one of the best translations from the classics in the language.
"A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature"
John W. Cousin
He was a good classical scholar, and made an approved translation of the Eclogues and Georgics of Virgil.
"A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature"
John W. Cousin

Famous quotes with Georgics

  • Cleric said he thought Virgil, when he was dying at Brindisi, must have remembered that passage. After he had faced the bitter fact that he was to leave the 'Aeneid' unfinished, and had decreed that the great canvas, crowded with figures of gods and men, should be burned rather than survive him unperfected, then his mind must have gone back to the perfect utterance of the 'Georgics,' where the pen was fitted to the matter as the plough is to the furrow; and he must have said to himself, with the thankfulness of a good man, 'I was the first to bring the Muse into my country.'
    Willa Cather

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