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The Idylls Of Theocritus (1906)

The Idylls Of Theocritus (1906)

Cholmeley, R. J.
Theocritus

Paperback

Literary CriticismAncient History GeneralGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1167232380
ISBN13: 9781167232381
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Idylls of Theocritus is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. The poems are set in the idyllic countryside of ancient Greece and depict the daily lives of shepherds, farmers, and fishermen. The themes of the poems include love, nature, and the beauty of rural life. The collection is divided into thirty poems, each of which is a self-contained narrative. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including pastoral, bucolic, and elegiac. The Idylls of Theocritus is considered one of the most important works of ancient Greek literature and has been a source of inspiration for poets throughout the ages. This edition of the book was published in 1906 and includes an introduction by the translator, Andrew Lang.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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