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- Translations From Homer, Tyrtaeus, Archilochus, Alcaeus, Sappho: Anacreon, And Others (1902)

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Masterpieces of Greek Literature is a collection of translations of works by some of the most famous Greek poets, including Homer, Tyrtaeus, Archilochus, Alcaeus, Sappho, Anacreon, and others. The book was originally published in 1902 by John Henry Wright, a renowned classicist and professor of Greek at Harvard University. The translations in this book are considered to be some of the finest and most accurate available, and are accompanied by detailed notes and commentary to help readers better understand the context and meaning of each work. The book begins with selections from Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are widely regarded as two of the greatest works of literature ever written. It then moves on to works by other poets, including Tyrtaeus, a Spartan poet who wrote about the virtues of courage and discipline; Archilochus, a poet known for his sharp wit and biting satire; and Sappho, a female poet who wrote about love and desire. Other poets featured in the book include Alcaeus, Anacreon, and Pindar, all of whom wrote about various aspects of Greek life and culture. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature, history, or culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece.With Biographical Sketches And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165058396
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 484
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x32 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 875 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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Masterpieces of Greek Literature is a collection of translations of works by some of the most famous Greek poets, including Homer, Tyrtaeus, Archilochus, Alcaeus, Sappho, Anacreon, and others. The book was originally published in 1902 by John Henry Wright, a renowned classicist and professor of Greek at Harvard University. The translations in this book are considered to be some of the finest and most accurate available, and are accompanied by detailed notes and commentary to help readers better understand the context and meaning of each work. The book begins with selections from Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are widely regarded as two of the greatest works of literature ever written. It then moves on to works by other poets, including Tyrtaeus, a Spartan poet who wrote about the virtues of courage and discipline; Archilochus, a poet known for his sharp wit and biting satire; and Sappho, a female poet who wrote about love and desire. Other poets featured in the book include Alcaeus, Anacreon, and Pindar, all of whom wrote about various aspects of Greek life and culture. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature, history, or culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece.With Biographical Sketches And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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