Ancient Greek poetry and Literature. The Collected Works of Homer, Hesiod, and Sappho (Illustrated): The Illiad, The Odyssey, Works and Days, Theogony, Lyric Poetry


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The longevity of Greek ideas, images, and systems of thought bears witness to the incomparable originality of ancient Greek scientific and artistic achievements and the genius of Hellenist society. It is on the foundation of Hellenist achievements that many of our modern advancements have developed. Greek culture also significantly impacted the development of literature and education, beginning with the Romans and expanding to Europe and the West. While the best-known literary masterpiece of the Archaic Greek period is the so-called Homeric epics – The Illiad and The Odyssey - other influential pieces were written by Hesiod and Sappho. Hesiod’s two known works were religious and instructive: Works and Days and Theogony. The ancient Greeks revered Homer and Hesiod and often cited their names together in theological and theological works. While the two could have been contemporaries, some estimate that Hesiod lived up to 100 years after Homer. Sappho was an ancient Greek poetess and musician. She pioneered song lyrics and the ancient Greeks included her in the canon of nine lyric poets. Plato even numbered her among the Parnassian goddesses, referring to her as the tenth muse. Homer. The Iliad. Translated by Alexander Pope Homer. The Odyssey. Translated by William Cowper Hesiod. Works and Days and Theogony. Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White Sappho. The Complete Poems. Translated by John Myers O'Hara













The Complete Works of Homer


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The Complete Works of Homer, translated by the eminent scholar Gilbert Murray, stands as a monumental achievement in classical studies. This collection, encompassing both the Iliad and the Odyssey, offers readers a panoramic view of ancient Greek culture, heroism, and mythology through its vivid portrayals of legendary battles, intricate human emotions, and the quest for knowledge and justice. Murray's translation brings to life the rich diversity and depth of Homer's epic poems, highlighting their enduring relevance. His poetic rendition maintains the oral and rhythmic qualities of the original works, thereby providing a unique literary experience that bridges the world of ancient Greece with the modern era. Gilbert Murray, a distinguished classical scholar and translator, has meticulously rendered Homer's Greek into accessible English while preserving the essence and vibrancy of the original texts. His contributions to the field of classical studies and his ability to contextualize Homer's work within the broader sweep of Greek literature and history have enriched this collection immensely. Through Murray's translation, the epic narratives of the Trojan War and Odysseus's homeward journey are not only preserved but also reinvigorated, making them accessible to a contemporary audience. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in exploring the foundational texts of Western literature and civilization. Murray's translation of The Complete Works of Homer offers a splendid opportunity to engage with the themes of heroism, honor, and the human condition, which have resonated through the ages. By delving into these epic poems, readers will gain insights into the ancient world, its values, and its enduring legacy in today's cultural imagination, while appreciating the artistry of one of classical studies' most respected translators.




HOMER: The Complete Works


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The Homeric epics were the greatest influence on ancient Greek culture and education; to Plato, Homer was simply the one who "has taught Greece" The Iliad and the Odyssey are the foundational works of ancient Greek literature. The Iliad is set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek kingdoms. It focuses on a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles lasting a few weeks during the last year of the war. The Odyssey focuses on the ten-year journey home of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, after the fall of Troy. From antiquity until the present day, the influence of Homeric epic on Western civilization has been great, inspiring many of its most famous works of literature, music, art and film. The Homeric Hymns is a collection of thirty-three ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. The hymns employ the same epic meter—dactylic hexameter—as the Iliad and Odyssey, use many similar formulas and are couched in the same dialect.




Poems and Fragments


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Presents a Sappho by a poet and translator that treats the fragments as aesthetic wholes, complete in their fragmentariness, and which is also, as the translator puts it: 'ever mindful of performative qualities, quality of voice, changes of voice...'




Delphi Complete Works of Homer (Illustrated)


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Homer, the legendary author of ‘The Iliad’ and ‘The Odyssey’, was regarded by the ancient Greeks to be the first and greatest of the epic poets. His works have shaped the course of Western literature, influencing countless writers of the two millennia since they were first composed. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the treasures of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Homer’s complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions, a special dual Greek and English section and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 3) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Homer's life and works * Features the complete extant works of Homer, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introductions to the epic poems and other works * Provides both verse and prose translations of ‘The Iliad’ and ‘The Odyssey’ * Multiple translations of the epic poems: 8 translations of ‘The Iliad’ and 6 translations of ‘The Odyssey’ * Includes Augustus Taber Murray’s translations of both epics, which previously appeared in Loeb Classical Library editions of Homer’s works * Character notes on major figures of the Trojan Epic Cycle * Images of famous paintings inspired by Homer’s works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the poems or sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes Homer's rare spurious works and fragments, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Greek text of ‘The Iliad’ and ‘The Odyssey’, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features 6 bonus biographies and critical works – immerse yourself in Homer's ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with Murray’s translations of ‘The Iliad’ and ‘The Odyssey’ * UPDATED with Dual Greek and English section * UPDATED with 6 biographical and critical works Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Translations THE ILIAD CAST OF CHARACTERS THE ILIAD – Chapman’s Translation THE ILIAD – Pope’s Translation THE ILIAD – Cowper’s Translation THE ILIAD – Butler’s Translation THE ILIAD – Lang’s Translation THE ILIAD – Buckley’s Translation THE ILIAD – Derby’s Translation THE ILIAD – Murray’s Translation THE ODYSSEY CAST OF CHARACTERS THE ODYSSEY – Pope’s Translation THE ODYSSEY – Cowper’s Translation THE ODYSSEY – Lang’s Translation THE ODYSSEY – Butler’s Translation THE ODYSSEY – Murray’s Translation THE ADVENTURES OF ULYSSES – Charles Lamb THE HOMERIC HYMNS FRAGMENTS AND SPURIOUS WORKS HOMER’S EPIGRAMS FRAGMENTS OF LOST EPIC POEMS THE WAR OF THE TITANS THE STORY OF OEDIPUS THE THEBAID THE EPIGONI THE CYPRIA THE AETHIOPIS THE LITTLE ILIAD THE SACK OF ILIUM THE RETURNS THE TELEGONY NON-EPIC POEMS ATTRIBUTED TO HOMER THE EXPEDITION OF AMPHIARAUS THE TAKING OF OECHALIA THE PHOCAIS THE MARGITES THE CERCOPES THE BATTLE OF FROGS AND MICE THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD The Greek Texts PRONOUNCING ANCIENT GREEK LIST OF GREEK TEXTS The Dual Texts DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTS The Biographies and Criticism THE WORLD OF HOMER by Andrew Lang HOMER AND HIS AGE by Andrew Lang HOMER AND THE EPIC by Charles Burton Gulick HOMER AND CLASSICAL PHILOLOGY by Friedrich Nietzsche HOMER by T. W. Lumb HOMER AND THEOCRITUS by William Ernest Henley Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles




World Classics Library: Homer


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The Iliad and The Odyssey are two epic poems from Ancient Greece which have become cornerstones of Western literature. This stunning jacketed hardback brings together these two works in an accessible prose translation, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of these thrilling tales In The Iliad, the Greek's best warrior Achilles has abandoned the war with the Trojans on a mission of revenge. Only the death of his best friend Patroclus persuades Achilles to return to battle and confront the Trojan leader Hector in single combat. The Odyssey is set after the Trojan War as Odysseus sets off on his ten-year journey home to Ithica. Filled with fallible gods and foolhardy heroes, these two classic tales offer incredible insight into ancient Greek mythology and culture, as well as being thrilling reads. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the works of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.




Works and Days


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'Stallings's new translation of Hesiod's Works and Days - witty, gritty, and unsettlingly relevant - is not to be missed' TLS, Books of the Year A new verse translation of one of the foundational ancient Greek works by the award-winning poet Alicia Stallings. Hesiod was the first self-styled 'poet' in western literature, revered by the ancient Greeks. Ostensibly written to chide and educate his lazy brother, Works and Days tells the story of Pandora's jar and humanity's place in a fallen world. Blending the cosmic and the earthy, and mixing myth, lyrical description, personal asides, astronomy, proverbs and down-to-earth advice on rural tasks and rituals, it is also a hymn to honest toil as man's salvation. This vibrant new verse translation by award-winning poet A. E. Stallings conveys the clarity and unexpected humour of a founding work of classical literature.