Pindar
The Odes (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140442090
- author:
- Pindar
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1982
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
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, from the thrill of competition to the power of fate and mythology. Through his poetry, Pindar reveals a profound understanding of the human condition, one that is both deeply rooted in tradition and yet open to new ideas and perspectives. His work continues to be studied and admired for its beauty, depth, and insight into the human experience. This translation by C. M. Bowra brings Pindar's poetry to life, making it accessible to readers who may not be familiar with ancient Greek literature.
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