O Cruel Alexis (Penguin Little Black Classics) By Virgil, Guy Lee (Translator), Kimberly Johnson (Translator)

Virgil’s lyrical, wistful and often witty pastoral poems explore themes of unrequited love, nature, and rural life in ancient Rome. This Little Black Classics edition presents selections from the Eclogues, featuring the beautiful verse that has influenced poets for over two millennia. The collection captures the timeless emotions of love and longing through Virgil’s masterful portrayal of shepherds and their romantic tribulations in idyllic countryside settings. Translated by Guy Lee and Kimberly Johnson, these poems showcase Virgil’s genius beyond his epic works, revealing the intimate and personal side of one of literature’s greatest voices. Part of Penguin’s 80th anniversary celebration, this compact volume brings classical poetry to modern readers.

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