The Odes Of Pindar (1875) - Pindar - Bog

The Odes of Pindar is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet, Pindar. This edition, published in 1875, contains translations of Pindar's odes by various scholars, including Ernest Myers, William Watson, and F.A. Paley. The odes are divided into four books, each dedicated to a different set of events or individuals. The first book contains odes dedicated to Olympic victors, the second to Pythian victors, the third to Nemean victors, and the fourth to Isthmian victors. The odes are written in a complex and highly structured form, with intricate patterns of rhyme and meter. They celebrate the achievements of athletes and heroes, and often include mythological references and allusions. The Odes of Pindar is considered one of the greatest works of ancient Greek literature, and has influenced poets and writers throughout the centuries.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.