West, M. L.
Greek Lyric Poetry: The Poems and Fragments of the Greek Iambic, Elegiac, and Melic Poets (excluding Pindar and Bacchylides) down to 450 BC (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540396
- author:
- West, M. L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 12.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Greek Lyric Poetry: The Poems and Fragments of the Greek Iambic, Elegiac, and Melic Poets (excluding Pindar and Bacchylides) Down to 450 BC This collection of poetry from ancient Greece offers a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of some of the most celebrated poets of the time. Spanning over two centuries, the works of Archilochus, Alcman, Sappho, and many others provide a rich tapestry of emotions, thoughts, and reflections. Translated by a leading expert, this edition brings together the surviving poems and intelligible fragments, excluding the works of Pindar and Bacchylides, and includes previously untranslated pieces. The introduction provides a brief overview of the poets, while explanatory notes at the end offer further insight into the texts.
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