Agonistic Poetry: The Pindaric Mode in Pindar, Horace, Hölderlin, and the English Ode
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Pindar's poetry, although revered, remains one of the least read among great classical works, even within classical scholarship. His epinikion, or victory ode, is an unfamiliar genre, largely represented only by Pindar himself. Engaging with his work requires facing the challenges of his complex language, thought process, and narrative style. Despite such obstacles, Pindar has long been acknowledged as an essential poet, a symbol of inspiration and...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0520367448
ISBN13:9780520367449
Release Date:August 2021
Publisher:University of California Press
Length:258 Pages
Weight:0.99 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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