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What Is The Definition Of Pastoral Poetry?

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    Pastoral poetry refers to the literary work which deals with shepherds and rustic life. It is highly conventionalized that presents a realistic view of life.

    The classical pastoral works started from 3rd century B.C from the Greek poets. Some of the common topics of pastoral poetry include:
    • Love & seduction
    • Value of poetry
    • Corruption of city
    • Death and mourning
    • Idealized life
    • Politics etc
    The style of pastoral poetry is generally a dialogue between two shepherds.
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    Lily_j 

    answered 10 months ago

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