Buy this book on-line Theocritus : The Poems of TheocritusUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC, 1978 ISBN 0807813176
"The recent surge of interest in ancient pastoral poetry has prompted this first modern English translation of the Idylls of Theocritus, founder of the pastoral genre. Rist's translation captures fully the dignity of Theocritus' hexameters, and her individual prefaces to the Idylls contribute to modern interpretation and are perceptive regarding character analysis, comparisons with other poets" Clean crisp copy with autographed note by the editor- in Latin- on ffep. 264p. bibliography, index. DJ has a tiny tear and a slight stain on the front., else fine. Illustr.: Translated with introductions by Anna Rist.. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Theocritus : The Poems of Theocritus. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, libri antichi, out of print books, out-of-print books and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |