The Complete Odes |
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Author:
| Pindar, Verity, Anthony |
Editor:
| Instone, Stephen |
Series title: | Oxford World's Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-955390-7 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2008 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths and are also a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Verity's lucid translations are complemented by insights into competition, myth, and meaning.
The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths and are also a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Verity's lucid translations are complemented by insights into competition, myth, and meaning.