The Odes Of Anacreon

By Anacreon, Thomas Moore, Thomas Moore, et al.

Book Overview

The Odes of Anacreon is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, known for his lyrical and often playful style. The poems, written in the 6th century BC, are primarily focused on themes of love, wine, and beauty, and were often performed at symposia and other social gatherings. The Odes of Anacreon were highly influential in the development of Greek lyric poetry, and continue to be studied and admired for their artistry and wit. This edition includes a translation of the poems into English, as well as an introduction and notes to provide context and insight into the work of this important poet.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: 1430490918
• ISBN13: 9781430490913
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"