Theocritos' Idyller by Theocritus

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Author Theocritus, 301 BCE-261 BCE
Translator Sjöström, Axel Gabriel, 1794-1846
Title Theocritos' Idyller
Note Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Theocritos' Idyller" by Theocritus is a collection of pastoral poems likely written in the 3rd century BC. This work explores the lives and loves of shepherds and farmers, primarily set in rural idylls of ancient Greece. Through its enchanting verses and themes of love, nature, and rustic life, it captures the essence of the Hellenistic pastoral tradition. The opening of the collection introduces the character Thyrsis, who engages in a lyrical dialogue with a goat-herder. They trade praises regarding their respective musical talents while discussing a mutual acquaintance, Daphnis. Thyrsis proposes a singing competition, reflecting the camaraderie and competitive spirit amongst these pastoral figures. As the conversation unfolds, the themes of love and longing are woven into the dialogue, setting the tone for the intimate and poetic explorations that will follow throughout the Idylles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Swedish
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Pastoral poetry, Greek -- Translations into Swedish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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