Broschiertes Buch

The Poems of Theocritus

Beschreibung

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, and the intermingling of genres. Originally published in 1978. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Autor

ANNA RIST has published two books of verse translations of ancient Greek poets (Theocritus and Herodas) and a book of original verse (Festival and Ferial), which includes a one-act play about Shakespeare, since recast as the first of five acts. Other works include an account of life in rural Tuscany (We Etruscans) and a novel (The Chain). Most recently, Anna and husband John Rist have published Confusion in the West, a critical account of philosophic trends and their effects from Socrates to Rawls.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The University of North Carolina Press
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 1978
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9780807897638
• ISBN-10: 0807897639
• Artikelnr.: 33267514