Författare: Theocritus

Under Ptolemy II Philadelphus, who ruled Egypt in the middle of the third century B.C.E., Alexandria became the brilliant multicultural capital of the Greek world. Theocritus’s poem in praise of Phil …

Theocritus of Syracuse (born c. 300 BCE, —died after 260 BCE) is remembered as the creator of ancient Greek bucolic poetry, though little is known of his life outside of his writings. He was probably …

Sweet are the whispers of yon pine that makes Low music o’er the spring, and, Goatherd, sweet Thy piping; second thou to Pan alone.Is his the horned ram? then thine the goat.Is his the goat? to thee …

The inventor of the bucolic genre, Theocritus of Syracuse was a learned poet, who refashioned traditional literary forms in original and highly polished verse on a small scale. Theocritus is best kno …

In ’Theocritus, Bion and Moschus, Rendered into English Prose’, readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry of pastoral and lyrical poetry, expertly translated into engaging prose. The anthology e …

In ’Theocritus, translated into English Verse, ’ the work of the ancient Greek poet Theocritus is rendered with lyrical grace and precision, allowing modern readers to experience the vibrancy of Hell …

Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, Eu …

Yale Classics (Vol. 1) is a monumental anthology that gathers the seminal works of ancient Greek literature, encapsulating a diversity of styles from the epic narratives of Homer to the lyrical verse …

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Yale Classics (Vol. 1) is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the profound depth and breadth of ancient Greek literature. This collection traverses a diverse array of styles, from philosophic …

In ’Yale Required Reading – Collected Works (Vol. 1), ’ readers are invited to immerse themselves in an anthology that draws from a rich tapestry of ancient thinking and literary artistry. This colle …

Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, Eu …

In ’Yale Classics (Vol. 1), ’ readers will embark on a captivating journey through the rich and varied landscape of Classical Greek literature. This anthology showcases an impressive selection of wor …

Yale Required Reading – Collected Works (Vol. 1) brings together a formidable assembly of texts that have shaped the canon of Western literature and thought. This anthology serves as a gateway to anc …

The Complete Works of Theocritus This Complete Collection includes the following titles: ——– 1 – Theocritus 2 – Ειδύλλια 3 – Theocritus, Bion and Moschus 4 – Theocritos’ Idyller …