Greek Lyric Poetry: The Poems and Fragments of the Greek Iambic, Elegiac, and Melic Poets (Excluding Pindar and Bacchylides) Down to 450 BC
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The Greek lyric, elegiac, and iambic poets of the two centuries from 650 to 450 B.C.--greats such as Sappho, Anacreon, and Simonides--produced some of the finest poetry of antiquity. Their poetry was perfect in form, spontaneous in expression, and reflected all the joys and anxieties of their personal lives and of the societies in which they lived. This new poetic translation by a leading expert captures the nuances of meaning and the whole spirit of this poetry as never before. Not merely a selection, it covers all the surviving poems and intelligible fragments (apart from the works of Pindar and Bacchylides) and includes a number of pieces not previously translated. Also included is an introduction offering a brief account of the poets, as well as explanatory notes on the texts.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the breadth and stylistic diversity of Greek iambic, elegiac, and melic poetry produced between 650 and 450 BC. M. L. West, a preeminent scholar of classical antiquity, provides a comprehensive translation framework that prioritizes the preservation of original nuance and spirit while organizing the surviving fragments into a cohesive academic resource.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A complete collection of surviving poems and intelligible fragments from the specified era.
- Poetic translations of works by Sappho, Anacreon, Simonides, and their contemporaries.
- Biographical introductions for each poet included in the collection.
- Explanatory notes detailing historical and linguistic context.
Scope Limits
- Excludes the works of Pindar and Bacchylides.
- Does not provide the original Greek text alongside the translations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational resource for students and scholars of classical literature due to the precision of the translations. Readers frequently note the academic density of the introductory material and the clarity of the annotations provided for the fragments.
Page Count:
212
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192836781
ISBN-13:
9780192836786
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