Pindar: The Olympian And Pythian Odes (1879)

By Pindar and Abraham Moore

Book Overview

Pindar: The Olympian and Pythian Odes is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Pindar, translated into English by Ernest Myers and published in 1879. The book contains Pindar's most famous works, the Olympian and Pythian Odes, which were written to celebrate the victories of athletes in the ancient Greek games. The poems are characterized by their grandeur, lyricism, and use of mythological imagery, and are considered some of the greatest examples of ancient Greek poetry. The translation by Myers seeks to capture the beauty and power of Pindar's original language, while making the poems accessible to modern readers. The book also includes an introduction by Myers that provides historical and cultural context for Pindar's work, as well as notes on the translation and a glossary of terms. Overall, Pindar: The Olympian and Pythian Odes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, poetry, or culture.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: 1165606704
• ISBN13: 9781165606702
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"