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First published in 1950 and followed by this second edition in 1952, Gow's Theocritus comprises an authoritative text and translation of the works of the creator of Greek bucolic poetry, with an extensive commentary. The first volume presents an accessible edition with a full... Read Full Overview

Theocritus is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet, Theocritus. The book includes thirty idylls, which are short poems that depict scenes from rural life and often feature shepherds and their love interests. The idylls are written in a variety of meters and styles,... Read Full Overview

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Theocritus (1869) is a book written by Charles Stuart Calverley. The book is a collection of poems by the Greek poet Theocritus, who lived in the third century BC. The poems are written in a style known as pastoral poetry, which celebrates the beauty of nature and rural life... Read Full Overview

A collection of idylls by Theocritus, the creator of ancient Greek bucolic poetry, who flourished in the 3rd century BC.

"Theocritus rendered into English Prose" from Theocritus. Greek bucolic poet (3d century).

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