Bucolics

Bucolics, also known as pastoral poetry, are a genre that celebrates rural life and natural landscapes. Originating from ancient Greece and Rome, these poems depict shepherds, farms, and rural settings to evoke themes of simplicity, harmony with nature, and idealized rural existence. They often explore concepts like love, leisure, and the contrast between the tranquility of the countryside and the complexities of urban life. Bucolics aim to create a nostalgic or utopian vision of rural life, emphasizing the beauty and serenity found in nature and pastoral living.