# Eclogues

> poem collection by Virgil

**Wikidata**: [Q546203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546203)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclogues)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/eclogues

## Summary
The *Eclogues* is a collection of pastoral poetry written by the Roman poet Virgil. Dating back to approximately 41 BC during the Roman Republic, the work is composed of ten individual poems. It is also known by the aliases *Bucolics* and *Bucoliche*.

## Key Facts
- **Author**: Virgil, a Roman poet of the 1st century BC.
- **Inception**: -0041-00-00T00:00:00Z (approximately 41 BC).
- **Genre**: Pastoral poetry; classified as a literary work.
- **Historical Context**: Written during the period of the Roman Republic (509 BC–27 BC).
- **Structure**: A collection containing ten distinct poems (Eclogue 1 through Eclogue 10).
- **Aliases**: Bucolics, Bucoliche, Verg. Ecl., Bugeilgerddi Fyrsil.
- **Sitelink Count**: 37.

## FAQs
**What specific poems are contained in the Eclogues collection?**
The collection consists of ten individual pastoral poems titled Eclogue 1 through Eclogue 10. Eclogue 4 is noted with a specific inception date of 42 BC.

**Who wrote the Eclogues and when were they published?**
The collection was written by Virgil, a Roman poet active in the 1st century BC. The work dates to approximately 41 BC, a time period belonging to the Roman Republic civilization.

**What are the alternative titles for the Eclogues?**
The work is alternatively titled *Bucolics* and *Bucoliche*. It is also referred to by the abbreviation *Verg. Ecl.* and the Welsh title *Bugeilgerddi Fyrsil*.

## Why It Matters
As a foundational work of pastoral poetry, the *Eclogues* represents a significant literary output from the 1st century BC Roman Republic. Its composition by Virgil, a major figure in Roman literature, establishes it as a key classical text read for both enjoyment and edification. The collection's structure, comprising ten distinct eclogues, has served as a model for the pastoral genre in Western literature.

## Notable For
- Being a primary example of the pastoral poetry genre.
- Originating in the 1st century BC during the Roman Republic.
- Comprising ten distinct parts, including the notable *Eclogue 4*, which dates to 42 BC.
- Serving as a major literary work by Virgil, who holds a high sitelink count of 244.

## Body

### Authorship and Historical Context
The *Eclogues* is the work of Virgil, a Roman poet identified as a citizen of the Roman Republic. Virgil, active during the 1st century BC, is associated with the occupations classified under  and . The collection itself dates to approximately 41 BC (inception: -0041-00-00T00:00:00Z). This places its creation squarely within the era of the Roman Republic, a period of ancient Roman civilization that began in 509 BC.

### Genre and Classification
The entity is classified as a literary work, defined as a written work read for enjoyment or edification. Specifically, it belongs to the genre of pastoral poetry. This genre classification is central to the work's identity, reflected in its alternative titles such as *Bucolics* and *Bucoliche*.

### Contents and Structure
The *Eclogues* is structured as a collection of ten individual poems. Each component is identified as a pastoral poem by Virgil:

- **Eclogue 1**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 6.
- **Eclogue 2**: Not explicitly detailed in the provided contains/subsidiaries list, though implied by the sequence to Eclogue 3.
- **Eclogue 3**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 6.
- **Eclogue 4**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 9. It has a specific inception date of -0042-01-01T00:00:00Z (approximately 42 BC).
- **Eclogue 5**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 5.
- **Eclogue 6**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 5.
- **Eclogue 7**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 5.
- **Eclogue 8**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 5.
- **Eclogue 9**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 6.
- **Eclogue 10**: A pastoral poem with a sitelink count of 6.

### Identifiers and Aliases
The work is recognized by several aliases across different languages and abbreviations. These include *Bucolics*, *Bucoliche*, *Verg. Ecl.*, and *Bugeilgerddi Fyrsil*. The entity has a sitelink count of 37 and is described in Wikidata as a "poem collection by Virgil."

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
4. [Source](https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/abbrevhelp)