A Translation of the Idylls of Theocritus
| Author | : R. C. Trevelyan |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 113 |
| Release | : 2014-09-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107432192 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107432197 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (197 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Translation of the Idylls of Theocritus by : R. C. Trevelyan
Download or read book A Translation of the Idylls of Theocritus written by R. C. Trevelyan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1947, this book contains the English translation of twenty eight idylls and twenty three epigrams originally attributed to Theocritus. Trevelyan begins each idyll with a short synopsis and a brief introduction concerning the history behind each poem and its influence in later Greek and Latin poetry. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Theocritus or English Classical reception.