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Oxford World's Classics Ser.: The Complete Odes by Anthony Verity and Pindar...
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780199553907
- Book Title
- Complete Odes
- Book Series
- Oxford World's Classics Ser.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Literary Criticism, Poetry
- Topic
- General, Ancient & Classical
- Item Weight
- 6.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199553904
ISBN-13
9780199553907
eBay Product ID (ePID)
69580473
Product Key Features
Book Title
Complete Odes
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
General, Ancient & Classical
Genre
Literary Criticism, Poetry
Book Series
Oxford World's Classics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
884.01
Synopsis
The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths and are also a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Verity's lucid translations are complemented by insights into competition, myth, and meaning., 'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia' 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 Greek religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors, bold syntax, enigmatic expressions - makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience. Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition, myth, and meaning., 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. Anthony Verity's lucid translations stay as close as they can to the original Greek, without sacrificing readability. The text is complemented by a succinct introduction by Stephen Instone outlining the essential nature of Pindar's Odes as well as explaining the nature of the Games, the events, and the participants. Explanatory notes help the reader to navigate Pindar's sometimes compressed and allusive expressive technique. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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PA4275.E5
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