The Georgics Author:Virgil Poem in four books. The Georgics of Virgil is one of the golden treasures from the golden age of Augustus. The song, in four books, tells of the work in its seasons, of the growing of plants, of the husbandry of livestock, and, enchantingly, an entire fourth book on the small creatures on whom much of our life depends, the bees. This classic wor... more »k by Virgil pays homage to the country life. Presented in poetic form, it conveys the beauty, the joys, the hard work, and the ups and downs of farming.« less