The Georgics' tone wavers between optimism and pessimism, sparking critical debate on the poet's intentions, but the work lays the foundations for later didactic poetry. Virgil and Maecenas are said to have taken turns reading the Georgics to Octavian upon his return from defeating Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. COUNT 3
QSN1 Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra at which battle? ANS1 Battle of Actium QSN2 When did Octavian return from the Battle of Actium? ANS2 31 BC QSN3 Who took turns with Virgil to read the Georgics to Octavian? ANS3 Maecenas