Eclogue (Noun)
Meaning
A short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The eclogue presented a idyllic vision of village life, full of nostalgia for a bygone era.
- She crafted a beautiful eclogue, rich in imagery and evocative of the changing seasons.
- His eclogue, set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, won first prize in the poetry competition.
- The poet's eclogue, featuring a dialogue between two shepherds, was performed at the rustic festival.
- The eclogue form allowed her to express her love of nature and concern for the decline of rural way of life.