[Descriptio Britanniae] Campis late pansis collibusque amoeno situ locatis, praepollenti culturae aptis, montibus alternandis animalium pastibus maxime covenientibus, quorum diversorum colorum flores humanis gressibus pulsati non indecentem ceu picturam eisdem imprimebant, electa veluti sponsa monilibus diversis ornata, fontibus lucidis crebris undis niveas veluti glareas pellentibus, pernitidisque rivis leni murmure serpentibus ipsorumque in ripis accubantibus suavis soporis pignus praetendentibus, et lacubus frigidum aquae torrentem vivae exundantibus irrigua.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A description of Britain's landscapes, emphasizing varied terrain, lush colors, and pleasant waters.
- In plain terms
- Britain is portrayed as a beautiful, varied land.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate natural diversity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does landscape shape culture?
- What aspects of nature inspire you?
Another view
The ornate Latin limits accessibility for modern readers.
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