eidýllion
Eidýllion is a term derived from the Greek word eidyllion, meaning "little picture". It refers to a short, descriptive poem, often lyrical in nature, that focuses on a particular scene, emotion, or experience. These poems typically portray pastoral subjects, everyday life, or intimate moments, capturing a snapshot of a feeling or a setting.
The genre gained prominence in Hellenistic Greece with poets like Theocritus, who is widely considered the
The concept of the eidýllion was later adopted and adapted by Roman poets, most famously Virgil in