theocritus

/θiːˈɒkrɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A Greek poet (c. 270 BC - c. 260 BC) who was the creator of the pastoral idyll and a major figure in the development of the Greek novel.

“Theocritus’ works are known for their vivid descriptions of nature and the simple lives of shepherds.”

Synonyms

  • Greek poet
  • pastoral poet

Antonyms

  • modern novelist
  • urban poet