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Greek Poems to the Gods

- Hymns from Homer to Proclus

About Greek Poems to the Gods

Greek Poems to the Gods distills over a thousand years of the ancient Greek hymnic tradition into a single volume. Acclaimed translator Barry B. Powell brings these fabulous texts to life in English, hewing closely to the poetic beauty of the original Greek. His superb introductions and notes give readers essential context, making the hymns as accessible to a beginner approaching them for the first time as to an advanced student continuing to explore their secrets. Brilliant illustrations from ancient art enliven and enrichen the experience of reading these poems.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520302877
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 296
  • Published:
  • April 29, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 205x141x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 512 g.
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Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Greek Poems to the Gods

Greek Poems to the Gods distills over a thousand years of the ancient Greek hymnic tradition into a single volume. Acclaimed translator Barry B. Powell brings these fabulous texts to life in English, hewing closely to the poetic beauty of the original Greek. His superb introductions and notes give readers essential context, making the hymns as accessible to a beginner approaching them for the first time as to an advanced student continuing to explore their secrets. Brilliant illustrations from ancient art enliven and enrichen the experience of reading these poems.

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