The Idylls And Epigrams Commonly Attributed To Theocritus: With English Notes (1892) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165202164)

The Idylls and Epigrams Commonly Attributed to Theocritus is a book published in 1892, written by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. The book is a collection of poems that are divided into two sections: Idylls and Epigrams. The Idylls are longer poems that depict rural life and love, while the Epigrams are shorter poems that often have a witty or satirical tone. The book also includes English notes, which provide explanations and interpretations of the poems. The notes aim to help readers understand the context and meaning of the poems, as well as the literary techniques used by Theocritus. Overall, The Idylls and Epigrams Commonly Attributed to Theocritus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek poetry and literature. It offers a glimpse into the daily life and culture of ancient Greece, as well as the literary traditions and techniques of the time.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.

Author: Theocritus,Herbert Kynaston
ISBN-10: 1165202166
ISBN-13: 9781165202164
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d