Cecil Bowra (189 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Arguably the greatest Greek lyric poet, Pindar was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece - a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes - choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth - cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. But in C. M. Bowra's clear translation his one central image stands out - the successful athlete transformed and transfigured by the power of the gods. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Arguably the greatest Greek lyric poet, Pindar was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece - a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes - choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth - cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. But in C. M. Bowra's clear translation his one central image stands out - the successful athlete transformed and transfigured by the power of the gods. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Arguably the greatest Greek lyric poet, Pindar was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece - a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes - choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth - cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. But in C. M. Bowra's clear translation his one central image stands out - the successful athlete transformed and transfigured by the power of the gods. …

Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: New. Arguably the greatest Greek lyric poet, Pindar was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece - a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes - choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth - cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. But in C. M. Bowra's clear translation his one central image stands out - the successful athlete transformed and transfigured by the power of the gods. …

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Arguably the greatest Greek lyric poet, Pindar was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece - a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes - choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth - cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. But in C. M. Bowra's clear translation his one central image stands out - the successful athlete transformed and transfigured by the power of the gods. …

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Arguably the greatest Greek lyric poet, Pindar was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece - a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes - choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth - cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. But in C. M. Bowra's clear translation his one central image stands out - the successful athlete transformed and transfigured by the power of the gods. Arguably the greatest /Greek lyric poet, Pindar (518-438 B. C.) was a controversial figure in fifth-century Greece-a conservative Boiotian aristocrat who studied in Athens and a writer on physical prowess whose interest in the Games was largely philosophical. Pindar's Epinician Odes-choral songs extolling victories in the Games at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea and Korinth cover the whole spectrum of the Greek moral order, from earthly competition to fate and mythology. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pre-loved books in generally excellent condition. May have minor scuffs consistent with shelf wear. Sold by the UK charity Kisharon Langdon; offering opportunities and support for people within the autism and learning disability community.

Condition: Fair. : La Atenas de Pericles es un ensayo histórico escrito por C.M. Bowra, que explora el florecimiento cultural de la ciudad griega de Atenas durante el siglo V a.C. El autor examina la edad de oro ateniense, desde la derrota de los persas en Salamina hasta la victoria de Esparta, destacando la influencia de Pericles y el sistema democrático en el desarrollo de la ciudad. Este libro ofrece una visión profunda de la sociedad, la política y el arte de la Atenas clásica, y cómo su legado ha inspirado las luchas por la libertad y las instituciones representativas a lo largo de la historia. EAN: 9788420692944 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: La Atenas de Pericles Autor: Cecil Maurice Bowra Idioma: es-ES Formato: tapa blanda Año de publicación: 1985. …

Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. : La Atenas de Pericles es un ensayo histórico escrito por C.M. Bowra, que explora el florecimiento cultural de la ciudad griega de Atenas durante el siglo V a.C. El autor examina la edad de oro ateniense, desde la derrota de los persas en Salamina hasta la victoria de Esparta, destacando la influencia de Pericles y el sistema democrático en el desarrollo de la ciudad. Este libro ofrece una visión profunda de la sociedad, la política y el arte de la Atenas clásica, y cómo su legado ha inspirado las luchas por la libertad y las instituciones representativas a lo largo de la historia. EAN: 9788420692944 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: La Atenas de Pericles Autor: Cecil Maurice Bowra Idioma: es-ES Formato: tapa blanda Año de publicación: 1985. …

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Free 1st class upgrade. The covers are heavily creased. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked; however, the first few pages have creased upper corners. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New. BIC Classification: DCF. Dimension: 133 x 195 x 15. Weight in Grams: 188. . 1982. Reissue. paperback. . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: Gut. Dust Jacket Condition: Gut. 1. Auflage. Leinenband mit Rückengoldprägung und Schutzumschlag - geringe Gebrauchsspuren.

Condition: New. BIC Classification: DCF. Dimension: 133 x 195 x 15. Weight in Grams: 188. . 1982. Reissue. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. First edition. Backstrip and cover edges sun-darkened; backstrip worn and cracked; pastedown endpapers bubbled at edges; pages slightly toned; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). ]. 53p.