What Is The Definition Of Pastoral Poetry?
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 etcThe style of pastoral poetry is generally a dialogue between two shepherds.
