Author: Panyassis of Halicarnassus
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701261
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Judged by some as second only to Homer, Panyassis of Halicarnassus was a fifth-century BC epic poet, who was the uncle of Herodotus. His chief literary achievement was the epic poem ‘Heraclea’, composed of 14 books, narrating the adventures of Heracles in various parts of the world, including the undergoing of his fabled Twelve Labours. The fragments that have been preserved reveal an elegant and graceful style, noted for its harmonious rhythm. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents the fragments of Panyassis’ lost epic, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Panyassis’ life and works * Features the fragments of Panyassis, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Includes an original new translation of the fragments * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the texts you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus essay — discover the development of epic poetry in ancient Greece CONTENTS: The Translations The Fragments The Greek Texts List of Greek Fragments The Essay The Heroic Age of Greece (1912) by H. Munro Chadwick
The Fragments of Panyassis (Illustrated)
Author: Panyassis of Halicarnassus
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701261
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Judged by some as second only to Homer, Panyassis of Halicarnassus was a fifth-century BC epic poet, who was the uncle of Herodotus. His chief literary achievement was the epic poem ‘Heraclea’, composed of 14 books, narrating the adventures of Heracles in various parts of the world, including the undergoing of his fabled Twelve Labours. The fragments that have been preserved reveal an elegant and graceful style, noted for its harmonious rhythm. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents the fragments of Panyassis’ lost epic, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Panyassis’ life and works * Features the fragments of Panyassis, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Includes an original new translation of the fragments * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the texts you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus essay — discover the development of epic poetry in ancient Greece CONTENTS: The Translations The Fragments The Greek Texts List of Greek Fragments The Essay The Heroic Age of Greece (1912) by H. Munro Chadwick
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701261
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Judged by some as second only to Homer, Panyassis of Halicarnassus was a fifth-century BC epic poet, who was the uncle of Herodotus. His chief literary achievement was the epic poem ‘Heraclea’, composed of 14 books, narrating the adventures of Heracles in various parts of the world, including the undergoing of his fabled Twelve Labours. The fragments that have been preserved reveal an elegant and graceful style, noted for its harmonious rhythm. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents the fragments of Panyassis’ lost epic, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Panyassis’ life and works * Features the fragments of Panyassis, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Includes an original new translation of the fragments * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the texts you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus essay — discover the development of epic poetry in ancient Greece CONTENTS: The Translations The Fragments The Greek Texts List of Greek Fragments The Essay The Heroic Age of Greece (1912) by H. Munro Chadwick
Early Greek Epic Fragments III
Author: Christos Tsagalis
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3111447596
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This is the third volume in the series of commentaries on Early Greek Epic Fragments (EGEF III). It contains introduction, text, translation, and commentary on the Herakleia by Panyassis of Halikarnassos and on the Theseis. Two other volumes have been already published (EGEF I: Genealogical and Antiquarian Epic, De Gruyter 2017; EGEF II: Epics on Herakles: Kreophylos and Peisandros, De Gruyter 2022) and one more is to follow (EGEF IV: The Persika by Choerilos of Samos). This sub-series within TCSV aims to provide scholars and students with up-to-date commentaries on the extant fragments of early Greek epic that have not received, contrary to Cyclic epic, the attention they deserve.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3111447596
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This is the third volume in the series of commentaries on Early Greek Epic Fragments (EGEF III). It contains introduction, text, translation, and commentary on the Herakleia by Panyassis of Halikarnassos and on the Theseis. Two other volumes have been already published (EGEF I: Genealogical and Antiquarian Epic, De Gruyter 2017; EGEF II: Epics on Herakles: Kreophylos and Peisandros, De Gruyter 2022) and one more is to follow (EGEF IV: The Persika by Choerilos of Samos). This sub-series within TCSV aims to provide scholars and students with up-to-date commentaries on the extant fragments of early Greek epic that have not received, contrary to Cyclic epic, the attention they deserve.
The Fragments of Stesichorus (Illustrated)
Author: Stesichorus of Metauros
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701814
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
One of the nine canonical lyric poets of Greek antiquity, Stesichorus flourished in the sixth century BC. He is best known for composing epic stories in lyric metres and for the colourful ancient traditions concerning his life. Scholars at Alexandria divided his verses into 26 books, which now only survive in fragments. The extant titles suggest themes from the traditional epic heritage found in mainland Greece and Asia Minor, as well as in Italy and Sicily. Stesichorus’ poetry broke with the epic tradition, in which a single performer declaimed verse in dactylic hexameters, as his lyric verses in the Doric dialect were accompanied by a stringed instrument. He completed the form of the choral ode by adding the epode to the strophe and antistrophe. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Stesichorus’ fragments, with illustrations and an informative introduction. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Stesichorus’ life and works * Features the fragments of Stesichorus, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Includes J. M. Edmonds’ 1924 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables * Features two bonus biographies — discover Stesichorus’ ancient world * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Translations The Fragments The Greek Texts List of Greek Texts The Biographies Stesichorus (1873) by William Smith Stesichorus (1911)
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701814
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
One of the nine canonical lyric poets of Greek antiquity, Stesichorus flourished in the sixth century BC. He is best known for composing epic stories in lyric metres and for the colourful ancient traditions concerning his life. Scholars at Alexandria divided his verses into 26 books, which now only survive in fragments. The extant titles suggest themes from the traditional epic heritage found in mainland Greece and Asia Minor, as well as in Italy and Sicily. Stesichorus’ poetry broke with the epic tradition, in which a single performer declaimed verse in dactylic hexameters, as his lyric verses in the Doric dialect were accompanied by a stringed instrument. He completed the form of the choral ode by adding the epode to the strophe and antistrophe. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Stesichorus’ fragments, with illustrations and an informative introduction. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Stesichorus’ life and works * Features the fragments of Stesichorus, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Includes J. M. Edmonds’ 1924 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables * Features two bonus biographies — discover Stesichorus’ ancient world * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Translations The Fragments The Greek Texts List of Greek Texts The Biographies Stesichorus (1873) by William Smith Stesichorus (1911)
The Fragments of Alcman (Illustrated)
Author: Alcman of Sparta
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701458
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Flourishing in the seventh century BC, Alcman was a choral lyric poet from Sparta. He was the earliest representative of the Alexandrian canon of the Nine Lyric Poets and composed poetry in the local Doric dialect, with Homeric influences. The extant fragments reveal that his verses were mostly hymns composed in long stanzas, comprising lines of varying metres. Alcman’s poetry is noted for its clear, light and pleasant tone, while employing rich visual description. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Alcman’s fragments, with illustrations, an informative introduction and bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Alcman's life and works * Features the extant fragments of Alcman, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Features J. M. Edmonds’ 1922 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus contextual essay by John Addington Symonds — discover the history of ancient lyric poetry * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Translation The Fragments of Alcman (1922) The Greek Text List of Greek Fragments The Contextual Essay The Lyric Poets (1873) by John Addington Symonds
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701458
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Flourishing in the seventh century BC, Alcman was a choral lyric poet from Sparta. He was the earliest representative of the Alexandrian canon of the Nine Lyric Poets and composed poetry in the local Doric dialect, with Homeric influences. The extant fragments reveal that his verses were mostly hymns composed in long stanzas, comprising lines of varying metres. Alcman’s poetry is noted for its clear, light and pleasant tone, while employing rich visual description. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Alcman’s fragments, with illustrations, an informative introduction and bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Alcman's life and works * Features the extant fragments of Alcman, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Features J. M. Edmonds’ 1922 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus contextual essay by John Addington Symonds — discover the history of ancient lyric poetry * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Translation The Fragments of Alcman (1922) The Greek Text List of Greek Fragments The Contextual Essay The Lyric Poets (1873) by John Addington Symonds
The Fragments of Gnaeus Naevius (Illustrated)
Author: Gnaeus Naevius
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 180170211X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
DRA006000 DRAMA / Ancient & Classical
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 180170211X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
DRA006000 DRAMA / Ancient & Classical
Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans
Author: Theony Condos
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1609256786
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts. The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans puts the answers at your fingertips. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenes —never before translated into English—and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology—and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1609256786
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts. The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans puts the answers at your fingertips. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenes —never before translated into English—and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology—and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.
Fragmentation in Ancient Greek Drama
Author: Anna A. Lamari
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 311062169X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
This volume examines whether dramatic fragments should be approached as parts of a greater whole or as self-contained entities. It comprises contributions by a broad spectrum of international scholars: by young researchers working on fragmentary drama as well as by well-known experts in this field. The volume explores another kind of fragmentation that seems already to have been embraced by the ancient dramatists: quotations extracted from their context and immersed in a new whole, in which they work both as cohesive unities and detachable entities. Sections of poetic works circulated in antiquity not only as parts of a whole, but also independently, i.e. as component fractions, rather like quotations on facebook today. Fragmentation can thus be seen operating on the level of dissociation, but also on the level of cohesion. The volume investigates interpretive possibilities, quotation contexts, production and reception stages of fragmentary texts, looking into the ways dramatic fragments can either increase the depth of fragmentation or strengthen the intensity of cohesion.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 311062169X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
This volume examines whether dramatic fragments should be approached as parts of a greater whole or as self-contained entities. It comprises contributions by a broad spectrum of international scholars: by young researchers working on fragmentary drama as well as by well-known experts in this field. The volume explores another kind of fragmentation that seems already to have been embraced by the ancient dramatists: quotations extracted from their context and immersed in a new whole, in which they work both as cohesive unities and detachable entities. Sections of poetic works circulated in antiquity not only as parts of a whole, but also independently, i.e. as component fractions, rather like quotations on facebook today. Fragmentation can thus be seen operating on the level of dissociation, but also on the level of cohesion. The volume investigates interpretive possibilities, quotation contexts, production and reception stages of fragmentary texts, looking into the ways dramatic fragments can either increase the depth of fragmentation or strengthen the intensity of cohesion.
Scale, Space, and Canon in Ancient Literary Culture
Author: Reviel Netz
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108481477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 905
Book Description
A history of ancient literary culture told through the quantitative facts of canon, geography, and scale.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108481477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 905
Book Description
A history of ancient literary culture told through the quantitative facts of canon, geography, and scale.
Singing for the Gods
Author: Barbara Kowalzig
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191527513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Singing for the Gods develops a new approach towards an old question in the study of religion - the relationship of myth and ritual. Focusing on ancient Greek religion, Barbara Kowalzig exploits the joint occurrence of myth and ritual in archaic and classical Greek song-culture. She shows how choral performances of myth and ritual, taking place all over the ancient Greek world in the early fifth century BC, help to effect social and political change in their own time. Religious song emerges as integral to a rapidly changing society hovering between local, regional, and panhellenic identities and between aristocratic rule and democracy. Drawing on contemporary debates on myth, ritual, and performance in social anthropology, modern history, and theatre studies, this book establishes Greek religion's dynamic role and gives religious song-culture its deserved place in the study of Greek history.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191527513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Singing for the Gods develops a new approach towards an old question in the study of religion - the relationship of myth and ritual. Focusing on ancient Greek religion, Barbara Kowalzig exploits the joint occurrence of myth and ritual in archaic and classical Greek song-culture. She shows how choral performances of myth and ritual, taking place all over the ancient Greek world in the early fifth century BC, help to effect social and political change in their own time. Religious song emerges as integral to a rapidly changing society hovering between local, regional, and panhellenic identities and between aristocratic rule and democracy. Drawing on contemporary debates on myth, ritual, and performance in social anthropology, modern history, and theatre studies, this book establishes Greek religion's dynamic role and gives religious song-culture its deserved place in the study of Greek history.
A History of Greek Literature
Author: Albin Lesky
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780872203501
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
"First published as Geschichte der Griechischen Literatur by Francke Verlag, Bern"--T.p. verso.
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780872203501
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
"First published as Geschichte der Griechischen Literatur by Francke Verlag, Bern"--T.p. verso.