Antique Gems From The Greek And Latin

By Theocritus

Book Overview

Antique Gems From The Greek And Latin is a book that showcases a collection of ancient Greek and Latin poetry by Theocritus. The poems are presented in their original language with English translations. The book includes a variety of genres, including pastoral poetry, epigrams, and elegies. The poems are accompanied by illustrations of ancient Greek and Roman gems, which were popular in the Hellenistic period. The book provides a glimpse into the culture and art of the ancient world, as well as the literary traditions that have influenced Western literature. It is a valuable resource for scholars of classical literature and art, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.Partial Contents: Theocritus Idyls; Arguments of the Idyls; Thyrsis or the Ode; Pharmaceutria or the Sorceress; The Goatherd or Amaryllis; The Shepherds; The Travelers; The Herdsmen; The Harvest Feast; The Bucolic Singers; Daphnis and Menalcas; The Reapers; The Cyclops; The Lover; Hylas; Cynisca�������s Love.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141918315X
• ISBN13: 9781419183157
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"