The Odes Of Pindar: To Which Is Adjoined A Metrical Version (1852)

By Pindar

Book Overview

The Odes of Pindar is a collection of ancient Greek poems written by the poet Pindar. The book includes a metrical version of the poems, translated into English by an unknown author in 1852. Pindar's odes were originally written to celebrate the victories of athletes in ancient Greece, and they are known for their complex structure and ornate language. The poems cover a range of topics, from mythology and religion to politics and history, and are considered some of the finest examples of Greek lyric poetry. This edition of The Odes of Pindar is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature and anyone interested in the history and culture 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: 1165131250
• ISBN13: 9781165131259
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"