Ειδύλλια by Theocritus

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Author Theocritus, 301 BCE-261 BCE
Translator Polemes, Ioannes, 1862-1924
Title Ειδύλλια
Alternate Title Idylls
Credits Produced by Sophia Canoni
Summary "Ειδύλλια" by Theocritus is a collection of pastoral poems likely written in the 3rd century BC. The work is celebrated for its depiction of rustic life and themes of love and nature, featuring shepherds and rural characters in a harmonious, idyllic setting. Theocritus is regarded as a key figure in the development of bucolic poetry, influencing later literary traditions with his richly crafted verses. The opening of "Ειδύλλια" introduces the reader to the pastoral genre, emphasizing the connection between nature and the emotions of its characters. The first poem presents the shepherd Thyrsis reminiscing about lost loves and the beauty of the natural world around him, suggesting a longing and emotional depth beneath the pastoral facade. This setting serves as a backdrop for the unfolding stories of love, desire, and the simplicity of rural life, indicating that the collection will blend lyrical expression with vivid imagery of the Sicilian landscape, where such stories are set among the lives of shepherds and farmers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Pastoral poetry, Greek
Category Text
EBook-No. 34851
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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