Georgicon

audiobook

Georgicon

by Virgil

LA·~1 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
1

PUBLI VERGILI MARONIS - GEORGICON

23:51
2

PUBLI VERGILI MARONIS - GEORGICON

25:19
3

PUBLI VERGILI MARONIS - GEORGICON

26:38
4

PUBLI VERGILI MARONIS - GEORGICON

26:24

Description

A lofty, lyrical invocation sweeps the listener into a world where the rustle of vines, the hum of bees, and the distant call of distant deities mingle with the steady rhythm of the plow. The poet sings to Ceres, Neptune, Pan and countless minor spirits, weaving mythic gratitude into a vivid portrait of early‑season fields. This opening feels like a sunrise over a fertile plain, where every leaf and stone seems charged with purpose.

From that reverent chant the work unfolds as a practical guide wrapped in verse, offering seasoned farmers and curious listeners clear insights on soil types, seasonal weather, and the careful balance of sowing and reaping. It explores how different lands nurture wheat, grapes, olives or legumes, and how fire, rain and frost each play a role in a crop’s life. The blend of ancient wisdom and poetic craft makes the material feel both timeless and surprisingly usable, inviting anyone who loves the earth to hear its old, steady heartbeat.

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Language

la

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Release date

1995-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Virgil

Virgil

-70–-19

A towering voice of ancient Rome, this poet gave the Latin world its great pastoral songs, its farming poem, and its national epic. His work shaped readers from antiquity to Dante and far beyond.

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