The Poems of Hesiod - Theogony, Works and Days, and The Shield of Herakles (Hardcover)

In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning color images that help bring to life the contents of the poems and notes that explicate complex passages, Powell's fresh renditions provide an exciting introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks. This is the definitive translation and guide for students and readers looking to experience the poetry of Hesiod, who ranks alongside Homer as an influential poet of Greek antiquity.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Hesiod
Translators:	Barry B. Powell
Dimensions:	203 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-29285-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General
LSN:	0-520-29285-5
Barcode:	9780520292857

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