Semonides Semonides (118 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Il Simonide, Ovvero Della Prima Formazione Delle Donne: Poemetto In Ottava Rima. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Scholar's name to ffep (A. R. Littlewood). Very minor shelfwear to book and DJ.; The poetry of the archaic period that the Greeks called iambic is characterized by scornful criticism of friend and foe and by sexual license. The purpose of these poems is unclear, but they seem to have some connection with cult songs used in religious festivals--for example, those honoring Dionysus and Demeter. In this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition of early Greek iambic poetry, Douglas Gerber provides a faithful and fully annotated translation of the fragments that have come down to us. Archilochus expressed himself in colorful and vigorous language. Famous throughout antiquity for his winged barbs, he is often considered the archetypal poet of blame. Other major poets in this volume are Semonides, best known for a long misogynistic poem describing ten types of wives; and Hipponax, who was much admired by the poets of Hellenistic Alexandria, in part for his depictions of the licentious and seamy side of society.; Loeb Classical Library No. 259; 560 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Later reprint (2010s? ) Underlining in pencil to a few pages. Minor chipping to DJ.; The poetry of the archaic period that the Greeks called iambic is characterized by scornful criticism of friend and foe and by sexual license. The purpose of these poems is unclear, but they seem to have some connection with cult songs used in religious festivals--for example, those honoring Dionysus and Demeter. In this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition of early Greek iambic poetry, Douglas Gerber provides a faithful and fully annotated translation of the fragments that have come down to us. Archilochus expressed himself in colorful and vigorous language. Famous throughout antiquity for his winged barbs, he is often considered the archetypal poet of blame. Other major poets in this volume are Semonides, best known for a long misogynistic poem describing ten types of wives; and Hipponax, who was much admired by the poets of Hellenistic Alexandria, in part for his depictions of the licentious and seamy side of society.; Loeb Classical Library No. 259; 560 pages.…

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Simonidis Amorgini Jambi Qui Supersunt. Book.

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Hardback. Condition: New. Scurrilous verse.The poetry of the archaic period that the Greeks called iambic is characterized by scornful criticism of friend and foe and by sexual license. The purpose of these poems is unclear, but they seem to have some connection with cult songs used in religious festivals-for example, those honoring Dionysus and Demeter. In this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition of early Greek iambic poetry, Douglas E. Gerber provides a faithful and fully annotated translation of the fragments that have come down to us.Archilochus expressed himself in colorful and vigorous language. Famous throughout antiquity for his winged barbs, he is often considered the archetypal poet of blame. Other major poets in this volume are Semonides, best known for a long misogynistic poem describing ten types of wives; and Hipponax, who was much admired by the poets of Hellenistic Alexandria, in part for his depictions of the licentious and seamy side of society.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Minor shelfwear to book. DJ has minor shelfwear with light edgewear.; With 8 black & white plates. A translation and commentary on the 115-line fragment of a creation myth written by Semonides of Amorgos, an example of early Greek iambic poetry and the first surviving poem in European literature to have women for its theme.; 112 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Scholar's name to ffep (D. Gerber). Small brown stain to lower corner of ffep. DJ has minor shelfwear with light edgewear.; With 8 black & white plates. A translation and commentary on the 115-line fragment of a creation myth written by Semonides of Amorgos, an example of early Greek iambic poetry and the first surviving poem in European literature to have women for its theme.; 112 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Foxing to top of textblock and to a few pages. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold). DJ has minor shelfwear with light edgewear.; With 8 black & white plates. A translation and commentary on the 115-line fragment of a creation myth written by Semonides of Amorgos, an example of early Greek iambic poetry and the first surviving poem in European literature to have women for its theme.; 112 pages.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 551 pages. 6.75x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Very good condition, owners signature inside, light wear to edges of the dust wrapper.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Simonidis Amorgini Jambi Qui Supersunt. Book.

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