The examples of égloga are some of the hardest to find in the literature. The eclogue is a subgenre of the lyric and usually expresses feelings. They are also known as bucolic, which means "song of shepherds."
The particularity of the eclogue is due to the fact that they can be monologues or dialogues between several people, but everything takes place in the same period.
This subgenre could be more correctly explained if it is compared to a play where only one scene will be performed; the entire play takes place in a single act.
Normally the eclogue takes place in the field, and that is why it always tells the story between shepherds who talk about love. It begins by introducing the story and continues the plot, until a denouement occurs.
Top 10 Eclogue Examples
As in all genres, there are great exponents and works of popular knowledge. Note how the authors highlight the way of speaking typical of the inhabitants of the countryside, contracting words and lengthening the sound of the letters "s".
Here are some of the most relevant eclogues:
one-
This work expresses a dialogue between two shepherds who have different love stories. Salicio suffers the rudeness of his beloved, while Nemoroso suffers the death of his Elisa.
"
Salicio:
Oh, harder than marble to my complaints, and the burning fire in which I burn
colder than snow, Galatea!
Nemorous:
Oh well outdated, vain and hasty!
I remember, sleeping here some hour,
that waking up, I saw Elisa by my side. "
two-
In this work, several characters from his first work are shown, and the theme develops again among people from the countryside suffering from an unrequited love.
"Albanian:
In the middle of winter it's warm
the fresh water of this clear source, and in the summer more than frozen snow.
Oh beauty over the human being, oh clear eyes, oh golden hair, oh ivory neck, oh white hand!
How can I pray that I cry sadly
become so happy life
and in such poverty all my treasure?
Salicio:
Albanian, stop crying, let him hear it
I grieve. "
3-
A part of this work talks about admiration for women, another about contemplation of beautiful women who weave, and the last part takes place in a loving dialogue between shepherds.
"Alcino:
That honest and pure will, illustrious and most beautiful Mary,
ask me to celebrate your beauty, your wit and your courage used to be "
4-
This eclogue tells about a hermit man who decides to give his life to religion and turns to a friend for advice. In the development of the work he is tempted by love.
"
Cristino:
In good time you are, Justino.
Justin:
O Cristino!
You come also in such, loyal friend of mine.
How long are you on the way?
Cristino:
Fasta here I come no more.
Justin:
And don't you go
forward more from here?
Cristino:
That I do not come but to you
see what advice you give me.
Justin:
You should seek advice
of old man.
Cristino:
Soncas, for yours go
Phoebe:
O much loved Cupid, wanted
of men and women!
Send what you want, I will not leave your errand. "
5-
"Fileno:
Now then consent to my bad luck
that my ills go without end or means,
and the more I think about giving them a remedy
then sadness is much more enlivened;
looking for other people's sanity suits me
to mitigate the pain I feel.
I have tested the forces of my thought, but they cannot give me a safe life.
"
6-
A very peculiar work, mostly spoken by the woman in the story.
"
Placida:
Hurt heart, I have stain on you.
Or great evil, cruel pressure!
I had no compassion
Vitoriano from me
If it goes.
Sad, what will it be of me?
Oh, because of my bad I saw him!
I didn't think it was bad, I don't even have it, if I wanted
not be so elusive and such.
This is my mortal wound
I'd heal if I saw him
"
7-
This work presents a dialogue between shepherds who narrate a Christmas night and the great evils that the rains leave behind.
"
Rodrigacho:
Pray shut up and shut up;
don't heal yourself, mate, always the best piper
less measured we see it.
Let's not cure
to be more in more dispute.
If you brought any fruit, give us della, we'll play.
Juan:
To tame these fury, here I bring, miafé, friends, a large string of figs
and three bracas of chestnuts.
Miguellejo:
those tricks
you will never lose them;
you always bring where you go
a thousand strange goodies.
"
8-
This work shows a dialogue between shepherds on Christmas night when they attend a high society party.
"
Juan:
Doesn't it come naturally to me?
Shut up, shut up now, malsín, that you are never lacking in vile, you too like your uncle.
When it's so cold
to bark so well you rig yourself, What will you do in the summer, that with rage of my spirit
your insides burn?
Matthew:
O wounded shepherd, of the most base of the herd, you're not worth a duck yet
and you are in great value!
"
9-
An eclogue dedicated to representing the passion and death of Jesus Christ.
"Pedro:
Hear my painful voice!
Hey, the living creatures of the world!
Hear the raging passion
that in his precious humanity
our joyful God suffers!
My tears come out alive
from the abyss of my sorrows, Well, you are so haughty, so elusive
my insides are full.
Woe to me, heartbroken!
What do I want life for?
What will I do now, unfortunate?
My good is finished.
My glory is already dead.
How could i deny
three times to my Lord?
My life will cry
weighing
of my sin and error.
10- The eclogue to Claudio
In this work the author summarizes his works and shows the last moments of his life.
"Thus, after so many delays
with peaceful modesty suffered, forced and impelled
of so many unreasons, they come out among proud humility
from the soul mine the truths.
I'm on the path of dying clearer
and from all hope I withdraw;
that I only attend and look
where everything stops;
Well, I've never seen that afterwards I lived
who did not look first to die "
References
- Cervantes, BV (October 12, 2017). Three Eclogues. Obtained from cervantesvirtual.com
- EXAMPLES.US. (October 12, 2017). Examples of Eclogue. Retrieved from example.us
- Hamilton, AC (1990). The Spenser Encyclopedia. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
- Ross, DO (1975). Backgrounds to Augustan Poetry: Gallus Elegy and Rome. London - New York - Melbourne: Cambridge University Press, 1975.
- Virgil. (1881). P. Vergili Maronis opera: The Eclogues and Georgics. Whittaker.