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Greek Poems to the Gods - Hymns from Homer to Proclus (Paperback)
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Greek Poems to the Gods - Hymns from Homer to Proclus (Paperback)
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Loot Price R447
Discovery Miles 4 470
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The ancient Greek hymnic tradition translated beautifully and
accessibly. The hymn-as poetry, as craft, as a tool for worship and
philosophy-was a vital art form throughout antiquity. Although the
Homeric Hymns have long been popular, other equally important
collections have not been readily accessible to students eager to
learn about ancient poetry. In reading hymns, we also gain valuable
insight into life in the classical world. In this collection, early
Homeric Hymns of uncertain authorship appear along with the
carefully wrought hymns of the great Hellenistic poet and courtier
Callimachus; the mystical writings attributed to the legendary poet
Orpheus, written as Christianity was taking over the ancient world;
and finally, the hymns of Proclus, the last great pagan philosopher
of antiquity, from the fifth century AD, whose intellectual
influence throughout western culture has been profound. Greek Poems
to the Gods distills over a thousand years of the ancient Greek
hymnic tradition into a single volume. Acclaimed translator Barry
B. Powell brings these fabulous texts to life in English, hewing
closely to the poetic beauty of the original Greek. His superb
introductions and notes give readers essential context, making the
hymns as accessible to a beginner approaching them for the first
time as to an advanced student continuing to explore their secrets.
Brilliant illustrations from ancient art enliven and enrichen the
experience of reading these poems.
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