The recent surge of interest in ancient pastoral poetry has prompted this first modern English translation of the Idylls of Theocritus, founder of the pastoral genre. Rist's translation captures fully the dignity of Theocritus' hexameters, and her individual prefaces to the Idylls contribute to modern interpretation and are perceptive regarding character analysis, comparisons with other poets, and the intermingling of genres.
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| ISBN: | 9780807897638 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2011 |
| Author: | Theocritus |
| Publisher: | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 260 pages |
| Series: | UNC Press Enduring Editions |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: poetry and poets |
The recent surge of interest in ancient pastoral poetry has prompted this first modern English translation of the Idylls of Theocritus, founder of the pastoral genre. Rist's translation captures fully the dignity of Theocritus' hexameters, and her individual prefaces to the Idylls contribute to modern interpretation and are perceptive regarding character analysis, comparisons with other poets, and the intermingling of genres.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
The Poems of Theocritus features in the following genres: Literary studies: poetry and poets
The Poems of Theocritus is available in Paperback
The Poems of Theocritus was written by Theocritus and published by The University of North Carolina Press
The Poems of Theocritus has 260 pages
Yes it is part of UNC Press Enduring Editions series