Odes Of Pindar V1: With Several Other Pieces In Prose And Verse (1753)

By Pindarus and Pindar

Book Overview

Odes of Pindar V1: With Several Other Pieces in Prose and Verse is a book written by Pindarus and published in 1753. The book is a collection of odes, or lyrical poems, written by Pindar, a Greek poet who lived in the 5th century BC. The odes are written in a style that is highly formal and ornate, and they often celebrate the victories of athletes in ancient Greek games. Along with the odes, the book also contains several other pieces in both prose and verse, including a letter from Pindar to Hiero, a Sicilian ruler, and a hymn to Zeus. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek poetry and literature, as well as for scholars and students of classical studies.To Which Is Added A Dissertation On The Olympic Games.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: 1165924439
• ISBN13: 9781165924431
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"