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100 1 _aTheocritus,
_d301 BCE-261 BCE
245 1 0 _aTheocritus, translated into English Verse
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Garrett Alley and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCountry life -- Poetry
653 _aPastoral poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
653 _aCity and town life -- Poetry
653 _aAlexandria (Egypt) -- Poetry
653 _aMediterranean Region -- Poetry
700 1 _aCalverley, Charles Stuart,
_d1831-1884
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11533
999 _c52979
_d52979