Here's a breakdown:
* Pastoral: A genre of literature that idealizes rural life and often features shepherds, farmers, and other rustic characters living in a harmonious and idyllic setting. It often contrasts with the complexities and corruptions of city life.
Some famous examples of pastoral works include:
* Theocritus's "Idylls"
* Virgil's "Eclogues"
* Shakespeare's "As You Like It"
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