Theocritus, translated into English Verse

"Theocritus" translated into English Verse by C.S. Calverley is a compilation of poetry from ancient Greece that explores themes of love, nature, and country living through tales and conversations between shepherds and mythical creatures. The collection starts with "The Death of Daphnis," which presents Thyrsis, a goatherd, as he reflects on the wonders of nature and the agony of lost love. Thyrsis asks the Muses to help him sing a sad song for Daphnis, who died from not being loved back. This touching scene, full of beautiful descriptions, shows the pain of love and its effect on people and animals, setting the stage for stories about love and sorrow in a lively, natural world.