The Hymns Of Orpheus With A Preliminary Dissertation On The Life And Theology Of Orpheus To Which Is Added The Essay Of Plotinus Concerning The Beautiful

By Thomas Taylor

Book Overview

The Hymns of Orpheus is a book written by Thomas Taylor. It contains a collection of hymns attributed to the legendary Greek musician and poet, Orpheus. The book also includes a preliminary dissertation on the life and theology of Orpheus, providing readers with a historical and cultural context for the hymns. Additionally, the book features an essay by Plotinus concerning the concept of beauty. This comprehensive work offers readers a deep understanding of the philosophical and spiritual aspects of ancient Greek culture, as well as an appreciation for the timeless beauty of Orpheus' hymns.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: 1425491200
• ISBN13: 9781425491208
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"