Overview
The Odes of Pindar is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Pindar, compiled and translated by Ernest Myers in 1875. Pindar was known for his odes, which were written to celebrate the victories of athletes in ancient Greece. The collection includes 45 odes, each dedicated to a different athlete or event. The poems are written in a complex and ornate style, using elaborate metaphors and allusions to Greek mythology. They are also known for their use of choral odes, which were sung by a chorus of singers during public performances. The Odes of Pindar is considered a masterpiece of ancient Greek literature and provides a valuable insight into the culture and traditions 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165602773
- ISBN-10: 1165602776
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.54 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
- Page Count: 258
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