Delphi Complete Works of Hesiod (Illustrated)
Nov 2013 · Delphi Ancient Classics Book 6 · Delphi Classics
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Composed around the same time as Homer, Hesiod's works helped establish Greek religious customs throughout antiquity, providing a major source on mythology and a fascinating window into the life of the ordinary man 700 years before the birth of Christ. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Hesiod, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hesiod's life and works
* Features the complete works of Hesiod, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introductions to the poetry
* Includes the complete translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Hesiod's works
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Includes Hesiod's rare fragments
* Features two bonus biographies, including the ancient account THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD - discover Hesiod's ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
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CONTENTS:
The Translations
WORKS AND DAYS
THE THEOGONY
THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE
THE SHIELD OF HERACLES
FRAGMENTS
The Greek Texts
LIST OF GREEK TEXTS
The Biographies
INTRODUCTION TO HESIOD by Hugh G. Evelyn-White
THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD
Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hesiod's life and works
* Features the complete works of Hesiod, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introductions to the poetry
* Includes the complete translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Hesiod's works
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Includes Hesiod's rare fragments
* Features two bonus biographies, including the ancient account THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD - discover Hesiod's ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
CONTENTS:
The Translations
WORKS AND DAYS
THE THEOGONY
THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE
THE SHIELD OF HERACLES
FRAGMENTS
The Greek Texts
LIST OF GREEK TEXTS
The Biographies
INTRODUCTION TO HESIOD by Hugh G. Evelyn-White
THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD
Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
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DLee Thales
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September 4, 2022
Mortals today are lost indeed. We need to step away from the technology of today, revisit ancient history to gain validity and facts back in our Natural order of this cursed civilization. Don't be mad...
Sharon Chong
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May 26, 2019
There is no line break for the verses of the hymn!!!
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