The Odes Of Anacreon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163081600)

The Odes of Anacreon is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Anacreon. The poems are known for their themes of love, wine, and celebration of life. Anacreon's style is characterized by his use of simple language and straightforward imagery to convey his ideas. The poems are written in a lyrical and musical style, with a focus on the beauty of the Greek language. The collection includes a variety of different types of poems, including hymns, epigrams, and songs. The Odes of Anacreon have had a significant influence on Western literature, inspiring writers such as Horace, Catullus, and Ronsard. This edition of the book includes a translation of the poems into English, along with an introduction and notes to help readers understand the context and meaning of the poems.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: Anacreon,James Usher
ISBN-10: 1163081604
ISBN-13: 9781163081600
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d