Odes of Anacreon: Translated Into English Verse with Notes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417952304)

The book ""Odes of Anacreon: Translated into English Verse with Notes"" by Thomas Moore is a collection of poems by the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, translated into English. Anacreon was known for his lyrical poetry, often centered around love, wine, and music. The book includes a preface by Moore, providing context and background on Anacreon's life and work. The poems themselves are translated into rhyming verse, with accompanying notes by Moore to help readers understand the cultural references and historical context of the works. Overall, this book offers readers a glimpse into the poetry of an ancient Greek master, presented in a format that is accessible and enjoyable for modern readers.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.

Author: Thomas Moore
ISBN-10: 141795230X
ISBN-13: 9781417952304
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d