John Dryden's beautiful translation brings to life Virgil's pastoral poems, the Eclogues. Written in the 1st century BC, these 10 poems paint a vivid picture of rural life in ancient Rome. They are filled with shepherds, farmers, and beautiful women. But there is also an undercurrent of political and personal intrigue: betrayals, love triangles, and power struggles. This translation captures both the beauty and the drama of Virgil's work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.