The Poems of Hesiod : Theogony, Works and Days, and The Shield of Herakles /

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In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning color images that help bring to life the contents of the poems and notes that explicate complex passages...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hesiod (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, [2017]
Temas:
POETRY / Ancient & Classical.
accessible.
accompanying notes.
ancient greece.
anthropologists.
coffee table book.
complex passage explanation.
greek myths.
greek poet.
greek society.
hesiod.
homer.
influential greek figures.
linguists.
modern translation.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning color images that help bring to life the contents of the poems and notes that explicate complex passages, Powell's fresh renditions provide an exciting introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks. This is the definitive translation and guide for students and readers looking to experience the poetry of Hesiod, who ranks alongside Homer as an influential poet of Greek antiquity.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (208 p.)
ISBN:9780520966222
9783110737769
9783110667554
Acceso:restricted access

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