Publius Vergilius Maro (70 BC - 19 BC), usually called Virgil or Vergil in English, was an ancient Roman poet during the Augustan period. He was responsible for writing three of the most famous Latin poems: the Eclogues (or Bucolics), the Georgics , and the epic Aeneid . It is these three seminal works that are contained within this volume, translated from the original Latin into English prose by John Conington. Contents include: The Bucolics , Tityrus , Alexis , Palaemon , Pollio , Daphnis , Varus , Melibceus , Pharmaceutria , Maeris , Gallus , The Georgics , Book , Book II , Book III , Book III , etc. This fantastic collection constitutes a must-read for all lovers of literature, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.