Ancient Greek Poetry, Inspirational & Religious Poetry - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Hesiod, one of the oldest known Greek poets, stand out as the first personality in European literature. The Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of their violent struggles before the present order was established. The Works and Days, a compendium of moral and practical advice for a life of honest husbandry, throws a unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society, ethics, and superstition. Hesiod's poetry is the oldest source for the myths of Prometheus, Pandora, and the Golden Age. Unlike Homer, Hesiod tells us about himself and his family (he lived in central Greece in the late eighth century BC). This new translation by a leading expert combines accuracy with readability.Book Details
Published
March 10, 1988
Publisher
Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; Oxford University Press, 1988.
Pages
112
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780192510389