Delphi Complete Works of Theocritus (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Theocritus (Illustrated)

Theocritus

Description:

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 known for poems set in pastoral landscapes, consisting of dialogues and song-contests, combining lyric tone with epic meter. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Theocritus' complete extant works, with relevant illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

  • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Theocritus' life and works

  • Features the complete extant works of Theocritus, in both English translation and the original Greek

  • Concise introduction to the poetry

  • Provides three different translations, including both verse and prose translations

  • Includes the J....