World Literature I
Theocritus was an ancient Greek poet from the Hellenistic period, credited as the creator of the pastoral genre in literature. His work is significant for its vivid portrayal of rural life, love, and nature, reflecting the cultural shifts of the Hellenistic world where urbanization was on the rise, and a longing for simpler, idyllic lives became prevalent.
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