Theocritus and the Invention of Fiction

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Exploring the innovative fictional world created by Theocritus, this analysis delves into how his bucolic poetry diverges from reality, setting it apart from other Hellenistic works. It examines the interplay between form and desire within these poems, culminating in a fresh interpretation of Idyll 7, highlighting the relationship between author and creation. The study incorporates close readings of Theocritus and his contemporaries, alongside insights from modern fiction and Fernando Pessoa's heteronymic poetry, enriching the understanding of pastoral tradition.