A Translation of the Idylls of Theocritus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107432192)

Originally published in 1947, this book contains the English translation of twenty eight idylls and twenty three epigrams originally attributed to Theocritus. Trevelyan begins each idyll with a short synopsis and a brief introduction concerning the history behind each poem and its influence in later Greek and Latin poetry. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Theocritus or English Classical reception.

Author: R. C. Trevelyan
ISBN-10: 1107432197
ISBN-13: 9781107432192
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2014
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.23d