poets of the Hellenistic era

Poets of the Hellenistic era (roughly 323-31 BCE) were influenced by the spread of Greek culture after Alexander the Great's conquests. They embraced a more personalized and varied style, exploring new themes like love, science, and everyday life. Unlike earlier poets who focused on grand national epics, Hellenistic poets experimented with intricate language, humor, and poetic forms. Notable figures include Callimachus and Theocritus, who helped shape modern poetry by emphasizing refinement, sophisticated imagery, and diverse subject matter, reflecting a more cosmopolitan and intellectual society.