Pastoral and Ideology: Virgil to Valery

Patterson's book explores how Virgil's Eclogues spoke to the intellectuals of each place and time, challenging our standard system of periodization in literary and art history and modernism's premises. It is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Patterson delves into the journey of Virgil's Eclogues, spanning from the Middle Ages to our contemporary era. She contends that Virgilian pastoral resonated with the intellectuals of different eras, addressing their unique circumstances. This study disrupts our conventional framework of periodization in literary and art history, questioning certain assumptions of modernism.

This captivating title is a part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, a testament to the Press's unwavering commitment to unearthing and nurturing exceptional intellects, providing them with a platform to articulate their ideas, expand their reach, and exert profound influence. With a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived employs print-on-demand technology to resurrect high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship, making it accessible once more to a broader audience. Originally published in 1987, this title stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of intellectual exploration and discourse.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520337398