The Poems of Theocritus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807897638)

The recent surge of interest in ancient pastoral poetry has prompted this first modern English translation of the Idylls of Theocritus, founder of the pastoral genre. Rist's translation captures fully the dignity of Theocritus' hexameters, and her individual prefaces to the Idylls contribute to modern interpretation and are perceptive regarding character analysis, comparisons with other poets, and the intermingling of genres.

Originally published in 1978.

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Author: Anna Rist
ISBN-10: 0807897639
ISBN-13: 9780807897638
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2011
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d