Theocritus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419189425)

Theocritus is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. The poems are written in the form of dialogues between shepherds and other rural figures, and are known for their vivid descriptions of nature and pastoral life. The collection includes some of Theocritus' most famous works, including the Idylls, which are considered to be among the greatest works of Greek literature. The poems are written in a variety of meters and styles, and cover a wide range of themes, including love, friendship, and the natural world. Theocritus' work has had a significant influence on later literature, particularly the pastoral tradition in poetry. This edition includes a new introduction and notes by a leading scholar of classical literature.LACON. Be Daphnis' woes my portion, should that my credence win! Still, if thou list to stake a kid--that surely were no sin-- Come on, I'll sing it out with thee--until thou givest in.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
ISBN-10: 1419189425
ISBN-13: 9781419189425
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.58w x 0.30d