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The Idylls of Theocritus

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Four readings from the work of the Greek poet of the third century BC, in a new translation by ROBERT WELLS. with music by MICHAEL BALL. 3: A Various Art
No poet of the ancient world shows a greater variety of themes and concerns than
Theocritus, at ease with private affection aswellaspublic events, myth and legend as well as the life of everyday. Readers RUSSELL DIXON
JOHN FRANKLYN-ROBBINS
DEBORAH MACLAREN
CAROLINE RYDER and CLARE WEBZELL

Contributors

Translation By:
Robert Wells.
Music By:
Michael Ball.
Readers:
Russell Dixon
Readers:
John Franklyn-Robbins
Readers:
Deborah MacLaren
Source: Radio Times

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