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Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : University of Oklahoma Press |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 9780806118468 |
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Hesiod is the first Greek and, therefore, the first European we can know as a real person, for, unlike Homer, he tells us about himself in his poems. Hesiod seems to have been a successful farmer and a rather gloomy though not humorless man. One suspects from his concern for the bachelor's lot and some rather unflattering remarks about women that he was never married. A close study of both poems reveals the same personality -that of a deeply religious man concerned with the problems of justice and fate.
Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2017-08 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0520292863 |
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"The Theogony is one of the most important mythical texts to survive from antiquity, and we devote the first section to it. It tells of the creation of the present world order under the rule of almighty Zeus. The Works and Days, in the second section, describes a bitter dispute between Hesiod and his brother over the disposition of their father's property, a theme that allows Hesiod to range widely over issues of right and wrong. The Shield of Herakles, whose centerpiece is a long description of a work of art, is not by Hesiod, at least most of it, but it was always attributed to him in antiquity. It is Hesiodic in style and has always formed part of the Hesiodic corpus. It makes up the third section of this book"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780472081615 |
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Epic poems by one who has been called the first Greek philosopher and theologian
Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : Hackett Publishing |
Total Pages | : 137 |
Release | : 1993-10-01 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 1624660673 |
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"Robert Lamberton's Introduction is an excellent, concise exposition of current scholarly debate: his notes are informative and helpful. . . . Those who want a translation that captures something of the spirit of an ancient Greek poetic voice and its cultural milieu and transmits it in an appealing, lively, and accessible style will now turn to Lombardo." --M. A. Katz, Wesleyan University, in CHOICE
Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780674996229 |
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Hesiod describes himself as a Boeotian shepherd who heard the Muses call upon him to sing about the gods. His exact dates are unknown, but he has often been considered a younger contemporary of Homer. This volume of the new Loeb Classical Library edition offers a general introduction, a fluid translation facing an improved Greek text of Hesiod's two extant poems, and a generous selection of testimonia from a wide variety of ancient sources regarding Hesiod's life, works, and reception. In Theogony Hesiod charts the history of the divine world, narrating the origin of the universe and the rise of the gods, from first beginnings to the triumph of Zeus, and reporting on the progeny of Zeus and of goddesses in union with mortal men. In Works and Days Hesiod shifts his attention to the world of men, delivering moral precepts and practical advice regarding agriculture, navigation, and many other matters; along the way he gives us the myths of Pandora and of the Golden, Silver, and other Races of Men.
Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Epic poetry, Greek |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2008-12-11 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0191593494 |
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Hesiod, who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC, is one of the oldest known, and possibly the oldest of Greek poets. His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of the struggles of the Titans. In contrast, Works and Days is a compendium of moral and practical advice on husbandry, and throws unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society. As well as offering the earliest known sources for the myths of Pandora, Prometheus and the Golden Age, Hesiod's poetry provides a valuable account of the ethics and superstitions of the society in which he lived. Unlike Homer, Hesiod writes about himself and his family, and he stands out as the first personality in European literature. This new translation, by a leading expert on the Hesiodic poems combines accuracy with readability. It is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory notes. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range 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, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Author | : Hesiod |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 1728 |
Genre | : Agriculture |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Hesiod, |
Publisher | : Oxford Paperbacks |
Total Pages | : 113 |
Release | : 2008-12-11 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 019953831X |
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Hesiod, who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC, is one of the oldest known, and possibly the oldest of Greek poets. His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of the struggles of the Titans. In contrast, Works and Days is a compendium of moral and practical advice on husbandry, and throws unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society. As well as offering the earliest known sources for the myths of Pandora, Prometheus and the Golden Age, Hesiod's poetry provides a valuable account of the ethics and superstitions of the society in which he lived. Unlike Homer, Hesiod writes about himself and his family, and he stands out as the first personality in European literature. This new translation, by a leading expert on the Hesiodic poems combines accuracy with readability. It is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory notes.
Author | : Robert Lamberton |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1988-01-01 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780300040692 |
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The reading of Hesiod offered here does not stress his value as a historical, mythological, or theological source, although these issues are fraught with difficulties that require at least a provisional resolution in order for the poems to be read.