‘Virgil’ by Giusue Carducci uses nature imagery to evoke historical and mythical themes and events.
Giusue Carducci was an Italian poet, writer, and teacher who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1906. He was one of the most prominent poets of the late 19th century in Italy, and his poetry is characterized by its lyricism, classicism, and patriotic themes. This is one of his best poems and demonstrates his typical style and appreciation of form.
As when above the heated fields the moon
Hovers to spread its veil of summer frost,
The brook between its narrow banks half lost
Glitters in pale light, murmuring its low tune;