Crudden, Michael
The Homeric Hymns (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199554751
- author:
- Crudden, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.27 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Ancient history: to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Homeric Hymns by Michael Crudden This collection of ancient Greek poems offers a unique glimpse into the mythology and culture of ancient Greece. Comprising hymns to various gods, including Demeter, Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite, these poems provide insight into the lives and stories of the Greek deities. The Homeric Hymns are now known to be the work of various poets working in the same tradition, probably during the seventh and sixth centuries BC. They recount some of the most attractive of the Greek myths, including the abduction of Persephone by Hades and the birth of Apollo. This edition provides a valuable introduction to these poems, with expert notes to clarify the text. Oxford World's Classics has made this collection available in an affordable volume, reflecting its commitment to scholarship and providing a wealth of additional features for further study.
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