Theocritus, Bion And Moschus Rendered Into English Prose

By Moschus, Arthur Sanders Way, Theocritus, et al.

Book Overview

The book titled ""Theocritus, Bion And Moschus Rendered Into English Prose"" is a collection of ancient Greek poetry translated into English prose by the poet Theocritus. The book includes works by three ancient Greek poets: Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus. Theocritus is considered the founder of pastoral poetry and his works often depict the lives of shepherds and their idyllic surroundings. Bion and Moschus were both followers of Theocritus and their poetry also focuses on pastoral themes. The book includes a variety of poems, including love stories, laments, and songs. The translation into English prose allows modern readers to appreciate the beauty and meaning of these ancient works. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek poetry and literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece.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: 1162757248
• ISBN13: 9781162757247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"