Ειδύλλια by Theocritus
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Theocritus, 301 BCE-261 BCE
Greek
"Ειδύλλια" by Theocritus is a collection of pastoral poems likely written in the 3rd century BC. The work is celebrated for its depiction of rustic life and themes of love and nature, featuring shepherds and rural characters in a harmonious, idyllic setting. Theocritus is regarded as a key figure in the development of bucolic poetry, influencing la...
the pastoral genre, emphasizing the connection between nature and the emotions of its characters. The first poem presents the shepherd Thyrsis reminiscing about lost loves and the beauty of the natural world around him, suggesting a longing and emotional depth beneath the pastoral facade. This setting serves as a backdrop for the unfolding stories of love, desire, and the simplicity of rural life, indicating that the collection will blend lyrical expression with vivid imagery of the Sicilian landscape, where such stories are set among the lives of shepherds and farmers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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