The Remains of Hesiod the Ascraean, Including the Shield of Hercules: with a Dissertation on the Life and Aera, the Poems and Mythology of Hesiod

By Charles Abraham Elton

Book Overview

The Remains of Hesiod the Ascraean is a book written by Charles Abraham Elton in 1815. It includes a collection of poems and mythology by the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, as well as a dissertation on his life and era. The book also features the Shield of Hercules, a poem attributed to Hesiod. The poems and mythology in the book provide insight into ancient Greek culture and beliefs. The dissertation on Hesiod's life and era offers historical context for the poems and mythology presented in the book. Overall, The Remains of Hesiod the Ascraean is a comprehensive and informative study of the works of Hesiod and their significance in ancient Greek literature.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: 1120339901
• ISBN13: 9781120339904
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"