Ancient Poetry Revised And Modernized (1905)

By J. Edward Boyd

Book Overview

Ancient Poetry Revised and Modernized is a book written by J. Edward Boyd and published in 1905. The book is a collection of ancient poems that have been revised and modernized to make them more accessible to contemporary readers. The poems come from a variety of cultures and time periods, including ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Boyd's revisions to the poems include changes to the language, structure, and style, while still maintaining the essence of the original work. The book includes well-known poems such as Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid, as well as lesser-known works such as the Egyptian poem The Tale of Sinuhe. In addition to the revised poems, the book includes an introduction by Boyd that provides context and background information on each poem. The introduction also discusses the importance of ancient poetry and its influence on modern literature. Overall, Ancient Poetry Revised and Modernized is a unique and valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient literature and poetry. The book offers a fresh perspective on classic works and makes them more accessible to modern readers.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: 1163927171
• ISBN13: 9781163927175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"