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The document is a preface by C.S. Calverley to his translation of poems by Theocritus. Calverley discusses his choice of using various poetic meters instead of just blank verse for the translation. He also explains his decision to use the original Greek names for gods and places instead of the more common Latin versions. While some critics felt rhyme was necessary, Calverley argues that rhyme was not present in the original Greek poems so it is not needed in the translation. The preface provides context and

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