{"title":"Mimnermus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by Mimnermus offer a deep exploration of ancient Greek elegiac poetry, delving into themes of love, mortality, and the human condition with lyrical elegance. Readers can expect a rich immersion in classical arts and culture, where the emotive power of verse reveals timeless reflections on life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese texts provide both scholarly insight and poetic resonance, inviting contemplation on the nuances of Greek literary heritage. Mimnermus’ writings are essential for those drawn to the art of elegy and the enduring beauty of classical expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greek-elegiac-poetry-by-theognis-9780674995826","title":"Greek Elegiac Poetry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek poetry of the archaic period that we call elegy was composed primarily for banquets and convivial gatherings. Its subject matter consists of almost any topic, excluding only the scurrilous and obscene. In this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition, Douglas Gerber provides a faithful translation of the fragments and significant testimonia that have come down to us, with full explanatory notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost substantial in this volume is the collection of elegiac verses to which \u003cem\u003eTheognis\u003c\/em\u003e' name is attached. Drinking and merry-making are frequent themes in these poems; there are also more reflective and philosophic pieces and love poems. Together they offer an interesting picture of an aristocratic man's views about life, friendship, fate, and daily concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso notable in this volume is the martial verse of the Spartan Tyrtaeus and the poetry of Solon, Athens' famous lawmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147280363756,"sku":"9780674995826","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674995826-greek-elegiac-poetry.jpg?v=1786448167"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mimnermus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}