Author: Horace
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Odes, with Explanatory Notes
Author: Horace
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 498
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 498
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The Complete Odes
Author: Pindar
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0192805533
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths and are also a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Verity's lucid translations are complemented by insights into competition, myth, and meaning. - ;'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia' The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races, boxing, wrestling, all-in fighting and the pentathlon, and his Odes are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities, but for what they tell us about the Games. Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors, bold syntax, enigmatic expressions - makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience. Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition, myth, and meaning. -
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0192805533
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths and are also a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Verity's lucid translations are complemented by insights into competition, myth, and meaning. - ;'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia' The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races, boxing, wrestling, all-in fighting and the pentathlon, and his Odes are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities, but for what they tell us about the Games. Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors, bold syntax, enigmatic expressions - makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience. Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition, myth, and meaning. -
All the Odes of Pindar
Author: Pindar
Publisher:
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Category : Laudatory poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Publisher:
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Category : Laudatory poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Poemata
Author: Horace
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 648
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 648
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The Englis Ode
Author: Robert Shafer
Publisher: Ardent Media
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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Publisher: Ardent Media
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Titi Livi ab urbe condita liber XXXV
Author: Livy
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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M. Annaei Lvcani De bello civili liber VIII
Author: Lucan
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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The Odes of Horace
Author: Horace
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
British Museum Catalogue of Printed Books: Cicero
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
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Category : Authors, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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