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Theocritus is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. The poems are written in the form of dialogues between shepherds and other rural figures, and are known for their vivid descriptions of nature and pastoral life. The collection includes some of Theocritus' most famous works, including the Idylls, which are considered to be among the greatest works of Greek literature. The poems are written in a variety of meters and styles, and cover a wide range of themes, including love, friendship, and the natural world. Theocritus' work has had a significant influence on later…mehr

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Theocritus is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. The poems are written in the form of dialogues between shepherds and other rural figures, and are known for their vivid descriptions of nature and pastoral life. The collection includes some of Theocritus' most famous works, including the Idylls, which are considered to be among the greatest works of Greek literature. The poems are written in a variety of meters and styles, and cover a wide range of themes, including love, friendship, and the natural world. Theocritus' work has had a significant influence on later literature, particularly the pastoral tradition in poetry. This edition includes a new introduction and notes by a leading scholar of classical literature.LACON. Be Daphnis' woes my portion, should that my credence win! Still, if thou list to stake a kid--that surely were no sin-- Come on, I'll sing it out with thee--until thou givest in.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.
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Rodney Merrill has published translations of the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey, The Oresteia of Aeschylus, The Argonautika of Apollonios Rhodios, and Dyskolos: The Curmudgeon, by Menander. Yet to come are translations of selected Homeric Hymns and the Complete Works of Virgil, among others. These are all in English versions of the original meters, so that readers can participate in the musical dimension so important to the total experience of these works, most of which were produced for oral performance. He has also recorded his recitation of the Odyssey, which is available as a podcast at anchor.fm/merrill-odyssey.