Homeric Hymns - Softcover

Susan Shelmerdine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941051153 ISBN 13: 9780941051156

Publisher: Focus Pub R Pullins & Co, 1995

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Focus Classical Library is dedicated to providing modern students with the best of Classical literature in contemporary translations with notes and introductions to provide access to the culture and context at the roots of contemporary thought.

“...an exemplary work: an admirable translation combined with up-to-date scholarship in full and lucid notes and introduction.”
—Tom Clayton, University of Minnesota

About the Author

Susan C. Shelmerdine (Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) is Professor in the department of Classical Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Her research interests include Archaic Greek Literature, Homer, Mythology, Ancient Religion, and Greek and Latin Pedagogy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focus Pub R Pullins & Co
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0941051153
• ISBN 13: 9780941051156
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 180