"Idylls" is a collection of pastoral poems that offer a romanticized view of rural life in ancient Greece. The work is composed of short, lyrical pieces that celebrate the beauty of nature, the simplicity of country living, and the loves and sorrows of shepherds and nymphs. Through vivid dialogues and songs, the poems depict various scenes, from idyllic landscapes to rustic festivals and competitions, capturing the essence of Hellenistic culture. The bucolic tradition established by these poems would go on to influence later poets in both the classical and modern eras, setting the standard for the pastoral genre.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Platonic dialogue centered on the figure of Gorgias, a renowned Sicilian orator and sophist. It delves into the philosophical conversations between Socrates and Gorgias, along with other interlocutors, exploring themes such as rhetoric, justice, and the nature of the good life. The text examines the intricacies of Socratic dialectic and the contrast between philosophical inquiry and the art of persuasion practiced by sophists. Through this exploration, the book sheds light on the enduring questions about the relationship between power, knowledge, and ethics in the context of human discourse and action.