27 results for 'Pindar'

Pindar's victory odes are a testament to the enduring power of ancient Greek poetry. Written in complex verse, these poems commemorate the achievements of athletes and powerful rulers at the four...

The Nemean Odes Isthmian Odes; Fragments by Pindar is a collection of ancient Greek poems that celebrate triumphs in athletic contests and the moral ideals of aristocratic society. Written in...

Pindar's Homer: The Lyric Possession of An Epic PastGregory Nagy challenges the conventional view that the emergence of lyric poetry in ancient Greece marked a shift towards individual innovation...

Pindar's Sicilian Victory Odes are among his most celebrated poems, and this book offers a unique insight into their significance. Composed between 476 and 466 BC, these odes were written to...

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...

Experience the birth of modern literature and the development of language in 18th-century works by prominent authors.Digitised copies of original manuscripts are now available in print, making these...

The Odes by Pindar Pindar's most famous works are his Epinician Odes, which are choral songs that celebrate victories in the ancient Greek Games. In these poems, Pindar explores the human experience,...

The Complete Odes by Pindar Pindar's victory odes are a unique blend of poetry and history, celebrating the achievements of ancient Greek athletes. Composed for winners in the Olympic Games, these...

The Recollections of Skinner of Skinner's Horse A colourful career is recounted by James Skinner in this memoir. Skinner began his military exploits as a mercenary for Indian princes, becoming...

Laughing at the King: Selected PoemsA scathing collection of satirical verse that lampoons the British monarchy in late 18th century England. Written under the pseudonym Peter Pindar, this work...

Big Hair (Blue Early Reader) by Heather Pindar is a humorous story about waking up with big hair. The book explores how this unexpected situation might affect daily life and relationships. The story...

Constellations by Ian Pindar explores the complexities of human experience through enigmatic and spare poetry. This collection delves into themes such as love, parenthood, and the power of memory,...

The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton explores the spirit and achievements of ancient Greece in the fifth century BC. This period saw the height of Greek civilization, marked by significant contributions...

Broken Hierarchies presents twenty books of poems by Geoffrey Hill, spanning over sixty years. This comprehensive collection brings together some of Hill's most significant works in their definitive...

The victory ode in literature explores the ancient and modern receptions of this poetic form. This collection brings together essays by leading scholars to examine the development and influence of...

Gerome Gnome loves to roam. One day, he goes roaming farther than ever before and has an adventure! This charming early reader follows Gerome's exciting journey as he explores new places and meets...

An irresistible anthology of ancient Greek writings that explore queer desire and love. This collection features lucid and lively new translations of writings about desire, love, and lust between...

A collection of over 100 poems and poetic fragments from ancient Greece's golden age. This second edition brings together a diverse range of seventh-and sixth-century Greek lyric, elegiac, and iambic...

Shakespeare's Sonnets: A Study of Universal Themes This 1961 study explores Shakespeare's treatment of Beauty, Love and Time in his sonnets. Leishman compares Shakespeare with other great poets and...

David Wevill's translations bring together the works of five major poets from Europe and beyond. This collection presents his versions of Pessoa, Lacerda, Baudelaire, San Juan de la Cruz and Pindar,...

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...

The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours by Gregory Nagy explores the roots of Western civilization through an in-depth examination of classical Greek literature. This masterclass delves into the epic...

The Victory Ode: A Study of its Genesis and Influence. This collection of essays by international experts explores the victory ode, a short-lived poetic genre in ancient Greece that has had a lasting...

Ned Denny's new collection, Ventriloquise, delves into the depths of human experience, exploring the void left by the departure of the gods and the rise of a technocratic world. Through his adept...

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...

Philosophers and Their Poets explores the intricate relationship between poetry and philosophical thinking in modern German tradition. Several prominent philosophers, including Fichte, Hegel,...

This little story about a powerful business idea has been inspiring people for nearly a decade. Written by Bob Burg and John David Mann, it's a story that continues to help readers find fulfilment...