Pindar Olympian Pythian Odes by Fennell (14 results)

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

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

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Medium brown cloth 8vo with blind borders on boards and gilt lettering and simple borders on backstrip. Bumped corners and some fraying. A few large splits in backstrip seams. Binding tight. Multiple pages are marked in pencil and several marked in pen. Foxing. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and work of Pindar, a renowned Greek lyric poet whose career coincided with the flourishing of classical Greece. The author examines Pindar's poetry, particularly his epinikia - odes celebrating athletic victories - in the context of the religious and cultural significance of the ancient Greek games. The book explores the poet's intimate connection with Delphi and the Delphic priesthood, his eclectic approach to mythology, and his insightful reflections on the nature of human fortune and the role of divine intervention in human affairs. The author also examines the influence of artistic trends, particularly those of sculpture and architecture, on Pindar's poetic imagination and expression. Pindar's work is presented as a reflection of his time, revealing the spirit of classical Greece, its values, beliefs, and anxieties. The author skillfully illuminates Pindar's unique poetic voice, his mastery of language and imagery, and his enduring impact on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers. This book offers a compelling exploration of Pindar's life and works, providing readers with a rich and insightful perspective on a pivotal period in ancient Greek history and literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Gut. 292 p. In english and old greek. With a note from the Editor. - Misread. Copy with rubbed and soiled binding. The pages are browned and with heavy tanning marks. With various ink markings in the book. Schiefgelesen. Exemplar mit beriebenem und verschmutztem Einband. Die Seiten sind gebräunt und mit starken Bräunungsflecken. Mit diversen Anstreichungen mit Tintenstift im Buch. - "THE life of Pindar is full of interest from a historical as well as from a literary point of view, since it was devoted to the divers forms of common worship, to the celebration of the national contests, and the commemoration of the com- mon traditions which fostered whatever sentiment of Hellenic unity animated the Hellenes during the brightest period of their history. His biographies contain few trustworthy facts; but we can gather from his extant works many valuable traits of character, and a fair idea of the bent and scope of his genius." Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 250.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 318 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

Condition: Good. Envoi rapide Bon état couverture frottée intérieur propre bonne tenue. in12. 1893. Cartonné. Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 318 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.72 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 318 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.72 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1893 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 331 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 331 Language: English.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Pindar | The Olympian And Pythian Odes (1879) | Pindar | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2009 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781104318574 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Pindar: The Olympian and Pythian Odes is a collection of ancient Greek poems written by Pindar, a lyric poet who lived in the fifth century BCE. The book was first published in 1879 and contains translations of Pindar's most famous odes, which were originally composed to celebrate the victories of athletes in the ancient Olympic and Pythian Games.The odes are considered some of the most beautiful and complex works of ancient Greek literature, and they showcase Pindar's mastery of language and poetic form. Each ode is dedicated to a specific athlete or event, and they often include mythological references and philosophical musings on the nature of human achievement and the role of the gods in human affairs.The book includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for Pindar's work, as well as a discussion of his poetic style and themes. The translations themselves are faithful to the original Greek while also being accessible to modern readers, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature or poetry.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.