| Author |
Theocritus, 301 BCE-261 BCE |
| Translator |
Calverley, Charles Stuart, 1831-1884 |
| Title |
Theocritus, translated into English Verse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Garrett Alley and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Theocritus" translated into English Verse by C.S. Calverley is a collection of ancient Greek pastoral poetry, presumably compiled sometime in the late 19th century. This translation aims to present Theocritus’s Idylls, which celebrate rural life, love, and the beauty of nature, often through the lens of mythological themes and playful pastoral dialogue between characters such as shepherds and nymphs. The opening of "Theocritus" introduces us to the first Idyll, "The Death of Daphnis," featuring Thyrsis, a goatherd, and his musings on the beauty of nature and the pain of lost love. Set against a picturesque pastoral backdrop, Thyrsis calls upon the Muses to sing a lament for Daphnis, who has succumbed to unrequited love. This enchanting scene unfolds through their exchanges, highlighting themes of love and longing, as Thyrsis reminisces about Daphnis’ fate and the grief experienced by both humans and animals alike. The rich imagery and emotional depth set the tone for the rest of the Idylls, suggesting an exploration of love's joys and sorrows within a vibrant natural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Country life -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Pastoral poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
City and town life -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Alexandria (Egypt) -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Mediterranean Region -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11533 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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