Description
1947 First American Edition. Cover art is solid blue and different than pictured. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This copy of The Georgics of Virgil, translated by C. Day Lewis and introduced by Louis Bromfield, is a significant literary artifact from the post-World War II era. Published in 1947, it represents one of the earliest American editions of Virgil’s didactic poem on agriculture, a seminal work of ancient Roman literature. The Georgics, composed around 29 BCE, has been praised for its poetic beauty and profound insights into the human relationship with nature.
While this copy shows some signs of age and wear, its well-preserved interior pages and sturdy binding make it an attractive addition for collectors of classical literature or those interested in the history of translation. C. Day Lewis, a renowned British poet and translator, brought his poetic sensibilities to render Virgil’s masterpiece into English verse. Louis Bromfield, the American novelist and agriculturalist who penned the introduction, offers a unique perspective on the enduring relevance of The Georgics in the modern era.
This edition stands as a testament to the ongoing cultural dialogue between the ancient and modern worlds, and the enduring power of great literature to transcend time and language barriers.
