Publisher's Synopsis
""A Realist of the Aegean"" is a book that contains a verse-translation of the mimes of Herodas. Herodas was a Greek poet who lived during the Hellenistic period. The mimes are short dramatic pieces that depict the lives of ordinary people in ancient Greece. The book was first published in 1906 and is considered to be a classic work of literature. The verse-translation is written in English and aims to capture the essence of the original Greek text. The book provides a fascinating insight into the daily lives of ancient Greeks and their social customs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.