Pindar
The Olympian And Pythian Odes (1879)
Herausgeber: Fennell, C. A. M.
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Pindar: The Olympian and Pythian Odes is a collection of ancient Greek poems written by Pindar, a lyric poet who lived in the fifth century BCE. The book was first published in 1879 and contains translations of Pindar's most famous odes, which were originally composed to celebrate the victories of athletes in the ancient Olympic and Pythian Games.The odes are considered some of the most beautiful and complex works of ancient Greek literature, and they showcase Pindar's mastery of language and poetic form. Each ode is dedicated to a specific athlete or event, and they often include mythological...
Pindar: The Olympian and Pythian Odes is a collection of ancient Greek poems written by Pindar, a lyric poet who lived in the fifth century BCE. The book was first published in 1879 and contains translations of Pindar's most famous odes, which were originally composed to celebrate the victories of athletes in the ancient Olympic and Pythian Games.The odes are considered some of the most beautiful and complex works of ancient Greek literature, and they showcase Pindar's mastery of language and poetic form. Each ode is dedicated to a specific athlete or event, and they often include mythological references and philosophical musings on the nature of human achievement and the role of the gods in human affairs.The book includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for Pindar's work, as well as a discussion of his poetic style and themes. The translations themselves are faithful to the original Greek while also being accessible to modern readers, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature or poetry.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.
