Nemean Odes. Isthmian Odes. Fragments [Greek, Ancient (To 1453)]

by Pindar

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The preeminent lyric poet of ancient Greece.

Of the Greek lyric poets, Pindar (ca. 518-438 BC) was "by far the greatest for the magnificence of his inspiration" in Quintilian's view; Horace judged him "sure to win Apollo's laurels." The esteem of the ancients may help explain why a good portion of his work was carefully preserved. Most of the Greek lyric poets come down to us only in bits and pieces, but nearly a quarter of Pindar's...

Format:Hardcover

Language:Greek, Ancient (To 1453)

ISBN:0674995341

ISBN13:9780674995345

Release Date:April 1997

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Length:480 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 4.4" x 6.6"

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