Abstract
Abstract: This paper discusses the relation between bucolic and epic poetry. Both genres shared the same meter – hexameter – and Theocritus was considered a poet influenced by Homer and belonging to epic tradition. In some sense it is possible to find bucolic elements in epic poetry, not only in similes in which there are shepherds in a variety of situations, but also in characters such as Polyphemus. Through the analysis of Polyphemus’ pastoral way of life in Odyssey a link is created between Theocritus’ idylls and Homeric narrative in order to distinguish bucolic poetry as a kind of epic poetry.
Highlights
This paper discusses the relation between bucolic and epic poetry
Segundo os Prolegomena aos escólios de Teócrito, seus poemas vão ser posteriormente chamados de idílios, não em virtude da ambientação rural, mas por serem pequenos poemas
A caracterização pastoral do ciclope, seus costumes rústicos, o hábito de conversar com os animais e o próprio ambiente no qual a ação se desenvolve servem de modelo a este tipo de e)/poj delineado nos hexâmetros de Teócrito
Summary
This paper discusses the relation between bucolic and epic poetry. Both genres shared the same meter – hexameter – and Theocritus was considered a poet influenced by Homer and belonging to epic tradition. A canção de Polifemo mencionada por Filóstrato não encontra paralelo em Homero, mas toma como modelo o Idílio XI de Teócrito, no qual o ciclope, quando jovem, amou Galateia
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