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Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- Translations into English.
Gods, Greek -- Poetry.
Mythology, Greek -- Poetry.
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Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- Translations into English.
Gods, Greek -- Poetry.
Mythology, Greek -- Poetry.
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The Homeric hymns / translated by Jules Cashford ; with an introduction and notes by Nicholas Richardson.
Penguin Books, 2003.
Call #:
883
.01
H766h
Subjects
Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- Translations into English.
Gods, Greek -- Poetry.
Mythology, Greek -- Poetry.
Series
Penguin classics.
ISBN:
9780140437829 (pbk.)
0140437827 (pbk.)
Description:
xxxvii, 174 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Translated from the ancient Greek.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. xxxiii-xxxvii).
Summary:
"From the abduction of Persephone by Hades to Hermes' theft of Apollo's cattle, the Homeric Hymns recount some of the most compelling and significant episodes in Greek mythology. They were recited at festivals to honor the Olympian gods and goddesses, to pray for divine favor, and for victory in singing contests. They stand now as works of great poetic force, full of grace and lyricism, ranging in tone from irony to solemnity, ebullience to grandeur. Enhanced with an informative introduction that explores the hymns' authorship, performance, literary qualities, and influence on later writers, this collection gives an intriguing view of the ancient Greek relationship between humans and the divine"--Provided by publisher.
Other authors:
Cashford, Jules.
Richardson, N. J. (Nicholas James)
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