The Idylls Of Theocritus And The Eclogues Of Virgil

By Theocritus

Book Overview

The Idylls of Theocritus and the Eclogues of Virgil is a book that features two collections of ancient Greek and Roman poetry. The Idylls of Theocritus is a collection of thirty short poems that depict the idyllic rural life of ancient Sicily. The poems are written in Doric Greek and are known for their vivid descriptions of nature and rustic scenes. The Eclogues of Virgil, on the other hand, is a collection of ten pastoral poems that depict the lives of shepherds in ancient Rome. The poems are written in Latin and are known for their themes of love, nature, and politics. The book is translated by C. S. Calverley, who was a British poet and classicist. His translation is known for its accuracy and poetic beauty, making it a popular choice for those interested in ancient Greek and Roman poetry.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: 116360674X
• ISBN13: 9781163606742
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"