Hymnos Eis Nemesin En Tē Nikē Kai Tō Nostō Alexandrou Tou Sevastou (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354443855)

A hymn of triumph shadowed by justice: an ancient voice raised to Nemesis as Alexander returns in glory. In Hymnos Eis Nemesin En Te Nike Kai To Nosto Alexandrou Tou Sevastou, Christian Friedrich Graefe composes a classical Greek hymn, an Alexander victory hymn that echoes the splendour of Pindar victory odes and the grave music of Homeric hymn style. The language still sings today. Its cadences reward close listening. Addressing Nemesis, Greek goddess of measure and retribution, this tightly wrought ancient Greek poem intertwines celebration and warning, victory and accountability, conjuring the charged atmosphere of ancient Greece and Macedon and the wider Hellenistic Greek world. As a Greek hymn text written in polished, learned Greek, it offers a rewarding, focused reading experience for classical studies students and an atmospheric, authentic-feeling Greek language learners text for those moving beyond textbooks. Its divine retribution theme, centred on Nemesis balancing the fortunes of Alexander, invites reflection on power, hubris, and fate across the ages, appealing equally to thoughtful casual readers and dedicated collectors of classical literature. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Author: Christian Friedrich Graefe
ISBN-10: 9354443850
ISBN-13: 9789354443855
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 02/24/2021
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d