Bacchylides

Greek Lyric, Volume IV: Bacchylides, Corinna, and Others presents the captivating works of Bacchylides, a nephew of Simonides and a rival of Pindar, known for his choral poetry of various forms. This collection includes his victory odes, which celebrate athletic triumphs, along with dithyrambs and other hymns, showcasing his mastery of narrative. Alongside Bacchylides, this volume features the Boeotian poet...