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The Eclogues and The Georgics by Cecil Day-Lewis, Virgil

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3.0

It is a testament to Vergil's abilities that his work is entrancing even here, in this decidedly lackluster translation (rhyming ditties with titties, really, Day-Lewis). At least Lyne--responsible for the introduction and notes--seems to concur with me on this, and criticises the translation for its flaws (and outright fabrications) at several points.
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