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Idyllia; Volume 1

Idyllia; Volume 1

Paperback

Ancient History GeneralGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1286203449
ISBN13: 9781286203446
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 19 2012
Pages: 802
Weight: 2.43
Height: 1.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

Idyllia, by Theocritus, is a collection of ancient Greek pastoral poems, also known as idylls. Theocritus, a Sicilian Greek poet, flourished in the 3rd century BC and is credited with originating the pastoral genre. His poems present idealized scenes of rural life, featuring shepherds, herdsmen, and rustic settings. These poems explore themes of love, nature, and the simplicity of rural existence, offering a glimpse into the ancient world's perception of beauty and tranquility. Volume 1 offers a curated selection of his most celebrated works, preserved in their original Latin. Readers interested in classical literature and the origins of pastoral poetry will find enduring value in Theocritus's Idyllia.

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