Theocritus

by Theocritus and Charles Stuart Calverley

Book Overview

Theocritus is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet, Theocritus. The book includes thirty idylls, which are short poems that depict scenes from rural life and often feature shepherds and their love interests. The idylls are written in a variety of meters and styles, and they showcase Theocritus' skill as a poet and his ability to capture the beauty and simplicity of everyday life. The book also includes a preface by the translator, which...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162713496
• ISBN13: 9781162713496
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"