The Poems of Hesiod

Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles

Hesiod author Barry B Powell translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of California Press

Published:15th Sep '17

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The Poems of Hesiod cover

In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning color images that help bring to life the contents of the poems and notes that explicate complex passages, Powell's fresh renditions provide an exciting introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks. This is the definitive translation and guide for students and readers looking to experience the poetry of Hesiod, who ranks alongside Homer as an influential poet of Greek antiquity.

ISBN: 9780520292864

Dimensions: 203mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: unknown

208 pages