The Poems of Hesiod

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The Poems of Hesiod is a collection of ancient Greek epic poetry that offers insights into Greek mythology, agriculture, and the human condition. Notably, it includes works like "Theogony," which recounts the origins of the gods, and "Works and Days," which provides moral and practical advice for daily living. Hesiod's poems blend mythological stories with practical teachings, reflecting the cultural and societal values of ancient Greece.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring ancient Greek literature and are interested in poetic works that delve into themes like mythology, ethics, and agricultural life. The writings provide a window into the early Greek world, offering both cultural and historical insights that are fundamental to Western literary tradition.

The Poems of Hesiod

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In this new translation of The Poems of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell provides an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning colour images that help bring the contents of the poems to life, and notes that explicate complex passages, Powell’s fresh renditions offer an exciting introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks.

This is the definitive translation and guide for students and readers aiming to experience the poetry of Hesiod, who ranks alongside Homer as an influential poet of Greek antiquity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520292864

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 23 color images, 19 charts, 3 maps

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Translated by Barry B. Powell

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Hesiod Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Barry B. Powell is Halls-Bascom Professor of Classics Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet; Classical Myth; Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization; and many other books.

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