Martin L. West
Homeric Hymns. Homeric Apocrypha. Lives of Homer (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674996069
- author:
- Martin L. West
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 467
- Dimensions:
- 11.43 x 3.05 x 17.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Homeric Hymns and Apocrypha presents a unique collection of poems and biographical accounts connected with the famous Greek bard Homer. This volume includes the 33 surviving Hymns, fragments of five comic poems, and a selection of ancient accounts of the poet's life. The Hymns range in length from a few lines to over 500 lines, offering a glimpse into the diverse range of themes and stories associated with Homer's name. The collection includes the famous hymn to Demeter, which tells the foundational story of the Eleusinian Mysteries, as well as the amusing hymn to Hermes. The Homeric Apocrypha features comic poems such as Margites and the Battle of Frogs and Mice, which offer a humorous insight into ancient Greek culture. The edition of Lives of Homer includes previously untranslated biographical accounts, providing a fresh perspective on the poet's life and legacy. Martin West's translations are accompanied by full annotations, and his freshly edited texts offer new solutions to textual puzzles. This volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greek poetry and the mythology surrounding Homer's name.
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