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THE IDYLLS OF THEOCRITUS (1906) IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
01 / 2010
9781120890412
Inglés

Sinopsis

The Idylls of Theocritus is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. This particular edition, published in 1906, includes a translation of the poems into English by Andrew Lang. The Idylls are a series of pastoral poems that depict the lives of shepherds and their relationships with nature, love, and each other. The poems are set in the idyllic countryside of Sicily and are known for their vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters who inhabit it. The collection includes some of Theocritus? most famous works, such as ''The Cyclops'' and ''The Love Elegies.'' This edition also includes an introduction by Lang that provides background information on Theocritus and his significance in Greek literature. The Idylls of Theocritus is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek poetry and pastoral literature.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.