The Idylls And Epigrams Commonly Attributed To Theocritus (Clarendon Press Series)
With English Notes by Herbert Kynaston
Published At The Clarendon Press: Oxford 1892 5th Edition
Ex Libris
: Clarence A. Forbes - Research indicates that this book was likely owned (and annotated) by Clarence Forbes, teacher at Nebraska University specialising in the Greek Classics.
"The Idylls and Epigrams Commonly Attributed to Theocritus, published by the Clarendon Press in 1892, offers an accessible yet scholarly presentation of the pastoral and epigrammatic poetry traditionally associated with the Hellenistic poet Theocritus. This fifth edition continues the Clarendon Press tradition of producing reliable classical texts for students and scholars, presenting the Greek originals alongside carefully prepared editorial notes. The volume highlights the enduring charm of Theocritus's bucolic scenes—shepherds, rustic competitions, and vivid depictions of everyday life—balanced with finely crafted epigrams that reveal the poet's versatility within the wider Alexandrian literary world.
Herbert Kynaston's English notes provide substantial guidance for readers navigating the linguistic, historical, and mythological contexts of the poems. His commentary reflects late-Victorian classical scholarship, focusing on textual clarity, variant readings, and the nuances of dialect and meter. Kynaston places particular emphasis on the development of pastoral poetry and its influence on later European literature, making this edition a valuable teaching tool as well as an informative reference for those studying Greek lyric and bucolic traditions. The structure and tone of the notes show an educator's commitment to bridging philological detail with literary appreciation.
Adding to its scholarly interest, this copy bears the ex libris of Clarence A. Forbes, a respected University of Nebraska classicist known for his work on Greek literature and for his careful, often insightful annotations. His ownership—likely accompanied by marginal notes—enhances the book's provenance and makes it a meaningful artifact of early American classical scholarship. This volume will particularly appeal to collectors of Greek classics, historians of classical education, and enthusiasts of pastoral poetry seeking a well-annotated, academically rooted Clarendon Press edition."
Light wear to covers and spine with some rub through to the outer rear hinge . Ex Libris: Clarence A. Forbes - Research indicates that this book was likely owned (and annotated) by Clarence Forbes, teacher at Nebraska University specialising in the Greek Classics. Pages clean and well presented aside from light pencil annotations. Binding excellent with no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
