Idylls
About this book
"This is a new annotated translation of the Greek poems of Theocritus of Syracuse (first half of the third century B.C.), the inventor of 'bucolic' or 'pastoral' poetry, the principal model for Virgil in the Eclogues, and hence a major figure in the literary traditions which antiquity bequeathed to Western literature. Although it is the pastoral poems for which he is best known, Theocritus' oeuvre also includes hymns to the gods, brilliant mime depictions of everyday life, and encomia of the great, such as Ptolemy Philadelphus. Theocritus is our best witness to the rich variety of poetic forms which flourished in the Hellenistic age."--BOOK JACKET.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 753 readers · 113 pages · ≈ 2 h 06 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Idylls?
About ≈ 2 h 06 m — 113 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Idylls?
113 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Idylls?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Is Idylls in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Idylls?
The main characters include Theocritus.
Where does Idylls take place?
It is set in Alexandria (Egypt), Mediterranean Region.
Who wrote Idylls?
Theocritus.
Where can I read Idylls online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library