39 results for 'Hesiod'

Hesiodic Voices: Studies in the Ancient Reception of Hesiod's Works and DaysThis collection of central texts explores how Hesiod's poem was received and interpreted in antiquity, shedding light on...

The Complete Hesiod Collection by Hesiod This collection brings together three of the most significant works of ancient Greek poetry: The Shield of Heracles, Theogony, and Works & Days. Written in...

Stephanie Nelson's translation of Hesiod's Works and Days is paired with Richard S. Caldwell's take on the Theogony, two poems that showcase the poet's unique blend of myth, fable, personal...

The Poems of Hesiod: A Collection of Ancient Greek WorksThis collection brings together three essential poems by Hesiod, one of the most important figures in ancient Greek mythology. The first...

Hesiod's Theogony, Works and Days, Shield is a foundational text for students of Greek mythology and literature. This collection of poems explores the divine and the mundane, offering insights into...

The Homeric Hymns and Homerica is a collection of thirty-three ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. These hymns employ the same epic meter-dactylic hexameter as the Iliad and Odyssey,...

Christos Tsagalis explores the Hesiodic corpus and its enduring influence in this collection of studies. Spanning genre, context, and reception, the book delves into the complexities of ancient Greek...

Mortal and Divine in Early Greek Epistemology: A Study of Hesiod, Xenophanes and ParmenidesThis book challenges traditional views by arguing that early Greek philosophers can be seen as both rational...

Theogony and Works and Days (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) This Royal Classics edition of Hesiod's works presents a unique opportunity to explore the...

The Hesiodi Theogonia; Opera et dies; Scutum is a new edition of a valuable ancient Greek text. This updated version incorporates previously unpublished fragments and includes recent research on the...

The Certamen Homeri et Hesiodi: A Commentary by Paola Bassino offers a comprehensive study of an influential ancient Greek text that narrates the lives of Homer and Hesiod and their legendary poetic...

Theogony - Works and Days - Testimonia by Hesiod In this revised Loeb Classical Library edition, Glenn W. Most presents Hesiod's two extant poems, along with a selection of testimonia regarding his...

Theogony and Works and Days A New Bilingual Edition by Hesiod and Kimberly Johnson Hesiod's poems offer insights into the nature of order and morality, exploring the human condition in relation to...

The Epic Poems of HesiodTranslated and edited by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, this collection brings together two of the most important works of ancient Greek literature: the Theogony and the Works and Days...

Works and Days by Hesiod A new verse translation by Alicia Stallings brings to life one of ancient Greece's most important works of poetry. Ostensibly written to chide his brother, this poem recounts...

Theogony and Works and Days by Hesiod This collection of poems offers a unique glimpse into ancient Greek society, providing insights into the mythology, ethics, and superstitions of the time...

Works and Days by Hesiod is a foundational work of ancient Greek poetry that explores the story of Pandora's box and humanity's decline since the Golden Age. Ostensibly written to chide his lazy...

The Shield - Catalogue of Women - Other Fragments by Hesiod This collection of poems offers a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Greece. Hesiod, a Boeotian shepherd who was inspired to sing...

Hesiod's Theogony provides an early and authoritative account of the ancient Greek understanding of the world's origins. This translation includes Hesiod's own narrative, as well as supplementary...

Hesiod and Theognis: A Collection of Ancient Greek PoetryExplore the life and thought of ancient Greece through the works of two influential poets, Hesiod and Theognis. This collection offers a...

Five Ages by Cassandra Atherton, Oz Hardwick and Paul Hetherington takes the ancient Greek concept of human society's decline as its starting point. This anthology reimagines Hesiod's vision in five...

Greek poet Hesiod's surviving works are a testament to his enduring influence on Western literature. This collection includes three of his most significant poems: "Theogony", which explores the...

Carlos García Gual's retelling of the Prometeo myth is a thought-provoking exploration of the enduring power of this ancient story. From its origins in Hesiod's epic poem to its modern-day...

Tess Taylor's poems are a rich and severe meditation on connection and time. Written over the course of a year spent working on a small farm, these 28 poems explore the intersection of work, self,...

Theogony by Hesiod A foundational work of Greek mythology, Theogony presents a comprehensive account of the gods and their origins. It begins with the primordial state of chaos, from which the...

The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology by Robin Hard is now in its eighth edition. This comprehensive survey covers the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods to the heroes and foundation...

The Poets of Alexandria by Susan A. Stephens explores the cultural world of ancient Alexandria, a city that was both reverent of its past and forward-thinking in its approach to literature. This book...

A collection of ancient writings celebrating country living offers a unique perspective on life and work. This anthology draws from classical Greek and Roman literature to provide insights into the...

Aeschylus: Prometheus Bound This drama is a powerful retelling of the myth of fire stolen from the gods. In this version, Hesiod's morality tale has been transformed into a tragic story of...

The Homeric Hymns by Peter McDonald is a modern account of this ancient and under-appreciated body of poetry. Comprising thirty-three poetic accounts, these 'hymns' explore the lives and affairs of...

Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged is a rich and complex novel with an intricate plot that weaves together many philosophical issues. This reader's guide offers deeper insights into the literary, historical,...

Poems from Greek Antiquity by Random House is a comprehensive collection of lyrical and elegiac poems from ancient Greece. Spanning over a thousand years, this volume brings together works by...

Seven Essential Hermetic Texts in New Translation Charles Stein presents a unique collection of seven key texts from the Hermetic Tradition, offering new translations alongside introductions and...

Archilochus Handbook by Archilochus Of Paros provides an accessible introduction to the life and works of this influential ancient Greek poet. Written in the Seventh Century BC, Archilochus' poetry...

Discover 25 action-packed Greek legends in bite-sized chunks. These quick 10-minute stories are perfect for kids who love adventure and want to develop a habit of reading. Studies have shown that...

The Collapse of the Bronze Age: A Story of Greece, Troy, Israel, Egypt, and the Peoples of the Sea by Manuel Robbins. In the 12th century BC, a devastating series of events shook the ancient world...

Discover 25 action-packed Greek legends in bite-sized chunks. These quick 10-minute stories are perfect for bedtime or anytime you need some entertainment. Within their pages, you'll find handpicked...

Homer's Thebes explores how Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and Odyssey, borrow from the songs of ancient Boeotian Thebes to address key ideas about politics, time, and genre. By examining these...

The Cole Protocol is a gripping science fiction novel set in the midst of the Human-Covenant War. In 2535, the United Nations Space Command has implemented the Cole Protocol to safeguard Earth and...