Collections From The Greek Anthology: And From The Pastoral, Elegiac, And Dramatic Poets Of Greece (1813)

By: Bland, Robert

Book Overview

Collections From The Greek Anthology: And From The Pastoral, Elegiac, And Dramatic Poets Of Greece (1813) is a book compiled by Robert Bland. The book is a collection of poems from various Greek poets, including those from the Greek Anthology, pastoral, elegiac, and dramatic poets. The book is divided into different sections, each containing poems on a specific theme or genre. The first section includes poems on love and beauty, while the second section focuses on nature and the countryside. The third section includes elegies and laments, while the fourth section features dramatic poems. The poems in the book are translated into English and are accompanied by explanatory notes, providing context and background information on the poems and the poets who wrote them. The book also includes an introduction by the compiler, Robert Bland, in which he discusses the importance of Greek poetry and its influence on English literature. Overall, Collections From The Greek Anthology: And From The Pastoral, Elegiac, And Dramatic Poets Of Greece (1813) is a comprehensive collection of Greek poetry, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of ancient Greece.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: 1104084716
• ISBN13: 9781104084714
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"