Masterpieces Of Greek Literature: Translations From Homer, Tyrtaeus, Archilochus, Alcaeus, Sappho: Anacreon, And Others (1902)

By Clara Hitchcock Seymour and John Henry Wright

Book Overview

Masterpieces of Greek Literature is a collection of translated works from some of the most renowned Greek poets including Homer, Tyrtaeus, Archilochus, Alcaeus, Sappho, Anacreon, and others. The book was originally published in 1902 by John Henry Wright. The translations are faithful to the original Greek texts and capture the essence of the poets' styles, themes, and emotions. The book includes epic poems, lyric poetry, and elegies, covering a wide range of topics such as love, war, politics, and nature. The introduction provides historical and cultural context for each poet and their works, making this book an excellent resource for students, scholars, and lovers of Greek literature.With Biographical Sketches And Notes.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: 1164947508
• ISBN13: 9781164947509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"