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Trace minerals and metals such as zinc, copper, and magnesium are
accepted as a "natural" part of the human system. Interactions of
some elements and/or disturbances in trace-metal or mineral
homeostasis can, however, be toxic to the central nervous system
(CNS). Mineral and Metal Neurotoxicology describes a wide range of
basic and clinical issues regarding the relationship between
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Xenophon was acknowledged in Antiquity as a philosopher, a historian (third in the triad of great Classical historians, alongside Herodotus and Thucydides), and a literary artist. His narrative was appreciated for its literary qualities including its charm, wit, vigour, and sweetness (for which he was hailed as 'Attic Muse': Diogenes Laertius, 2.6.57). The Oeconomicus describes Socrates conversing on the topic of successful management of one's oikos (household, estate). The focus is a well-to-do Athenian household, which proves a testing ground for the moral qualities or 'gentlemanliness' of the male head of household, but also a space in which the role and agency of women turns out to be key. Symposium shifts to the male space of the men's quarters of the private home, to describe an evening of conversation and entertainment at the house of an Athenian plutocrat. Far from being simply a lighthearted affair, the conversation probes timeless questions regarding wisdom, love, and female capacity, and over it looms the deadly serious matter of Socrates' trial and death. Both works are rich sources for Athenian social history of the Classical period. Oeconomicus in particular offers insights on the role and status of women in Ancient Athens. Xenophon doesn't, however, passively reflect the social realities he saw around him or supply snapshots of historical actuality.
'Tell me, Muse, of the man of many turns, who was driven far and wide after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy' Twenty years after setting out to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus is yet to return home to Ithaca. His household is in disarray: a horde of over 100 disorderly and arrogant suitors are vying to claim Odysseus' wife Penelope, and his young son Telemachus is powerless to stop them. Meanwhile, Odysseus is driven beyond the limits of the known world, encountering countless divine and earthly challenges. But Odysseus is 'of many wiles' and his cunning and bravery eventually lead him home, to reclaim both his family and his kingdom. The Odyssey rivals the Iliad as the greatest poem of Western culture and is perhaps the most influential text of classical literature. This elegant and compelling new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes that guide the reader in understanding the poem and the many different contexts in which it was performed and read.
A key figure in the development of Western literature, the Greek
poet Theocritus of Syracuse, was the inventor of "bucolic" or
pastoral poetry in the first half of the third century BC. These
vignettes of country life, which center on competitions of song and
love are the foundational poems of the western pastoral tradition.
They were the principal model for Virgil in the Eclogues and their
influence can be seen in the work of Petrarch and Milton. Although
it is the pastoral poems for which he is chiefly famous, Theocritus
also wrote hymns to the gods, brilliant mime depictions of everyday
life, short narrative epics, epigrams, and encomia of the powerful.
The great variety of his poems illustrates the rich and flourishing
poetic culture of what was a golden age of Greek poetry.
War, glory, despair, and mourning: for 2,700 years, the Iliad has
gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and
Hector's death. It is a tale of many truths, speaking of powerful
emotions, the failures of leadership, the destructive power of
beauty, the quest for fame, the plight of women, and the cold
callous laughter of the gods. Above all, it confronts us with war
in all its brutality--and with fleeting images of peace, lovingly
drawn, images which punctuate the poem as distant memories,
startling comparisons, and doomed aspirations.
The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for
winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated
the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races,
boxing, wrestling, all-in fighting and the pentathlon, and his Odes
are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities, but for what
they tell us about the Games. Pindar praises the victor by
comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the
athlete of his human limitations. The Odes contain versions of some
of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and
Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for insights on Greek
religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language, including
striking metaphors, bold syntax, and enigmatic expressions, makes
reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience.
'Tell me, Muse, of the man of many turns, who was driven far and wide after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy' Twenty years after setting out to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus is yet to return home to Ithaca. His household is in disarray: a horde of over 100 disorderly and arrogant suitors are vying to claim Odysseus' wife Penelope, and his young son Telemachus is powerless to stop them. Meanwhile, Odysseus is driven beyond the limits of the known world, encountering countless divine and earthly challenges. But Odysseus is 'of many wiles' and his cunning and bravery eventually lead him home, to reclaim both his family and his kingdom. The Odyssey rivals the Iliad as the greatest poem of Western culture and is perhaps the most influential text of classical literature. This elegant and compelling new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes that guide the reader in understanding the poem and the many different contexts in which it was performed and read.
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