Bionis Et Moschi Quae Supersunt

By Bion (Smyrnaeus) and Bion of Smyrna

This volume collects the extant works of Bion of Smyrna and Moschus of Syracuse, two prominent poets of the Hellenistic period. Edited by Adolf Gottlieb Christoph Harless, "Bionis Et Moschi Quae Supersunt" offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature. Bion's fragments, known for their pastoral themes and elegiac tone, are presented alongside the idylls of Moschus, celebrated for their refined style and mythological subjects. This edition provides a critical presentation of the original Greek texts, preserving the legacy of these important figures in the history of poetry. Their work provides insight into the literary tastes and cultural values of the ancient world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1245223755
• ISBN13: 9781245223751
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"