The Idyllia, And Other Poems That Are Extant Of Bion And Moschus (1825)

By Bion of Smyrna, Moschus, John Heskin

Book Overview

and Moschus is a collection of ancient Greek poems translated into English by translator and scholar, Francis Fawkes. The book includes the works of two poets, Bion and Moschus, who were both active during the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece. The poems are primarily pastoral in nature, depicting the idyllic lives of shepherds and their romantic relationships with nymphs and other mythical creatures. The collection also includes elegies and lamentations, as well as poems celebrating the beauty of nature and the joys of love. The translation is faithful to the original Greek text, and Fawkes provides extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the cultural and historical context of the poems. Overall, The Idyllia, And Other Poems That Are Extant Of Bion And Moschus is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature, as well as for anyone interested in the pastoral poetry of the Hellenistic period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104395037
• ISBN13: 9781104395032
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"