Playing the Farmer

Discover the rich insights of Philip Thibodeau's Playing the Farmer, published by the University of California Press in 2011. This engaging exploration spans 336 pages, delving into Vergil's "Georgics," a masterpiece by Rome's foremost epic poet, composed just before the "Aeneid." Thibodeau expertly connects the poem's idyllic portrayal of rural life and agriculture with the evolving perceptions of the countryside during late Republican and early Imperial Rome. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of agriculture in literature, classical epic poetry, and historical criticism. Enhance your understanding of classical texts and their relevance to contemporary themes in society through this thought-provoking analysis.