Anacreontics (1872)

By Carl Benson

Book Overview

Anacreontics is a book written by Carl Benson and first published in 1872. The book is a collection of poems and songs inspired by the Greek poet Anacreon, who lived in the 6th century BC. Anacreon was known for his poems about love, wine, and music, and his works were often set to music and sung at parties and festivals.Benson's Anacreontics includes translations of some of Anacreon's most famous works, as well as original poems in the style of Anacreon. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different theme, such as love, wine, and friendship.The poems in Anacreontics are written in a light and playful style, often using humor and irony to comment on the human condition. They are filled with references to Greek mythology and culture, and are meant to be enjoyed as much for their wit and cleverness as for their poetic beauty.Overall, Anacreontics is a delightful collection of poems that captures the spirit of Anacreon and his love of life, love, and pleasure. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek poetry and culture, or for anyone who simply enjoys witty and entertaining poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163929905
• ISBN13: 9781163929902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"