FURTHER GREEK EPIGRAMS Epigrams before AD 50 from the Greek Anthology and Other Sources, Not Included in Hellenistic Epigrams or the Garland of Philip

Page, Denys L. (Ed. ) & (Rev. by R. D. Dawe & J. Diggle)

ISBN 10: 0521229030 / ISBN 13: 9780521229036

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981

About this Item

Scholar's name to ffep (Bonnie Maclachlan [née Ward]). Minor bump to lower edge of front board. DJ has 1 tear to foot of spine. (4cm). DJ spine sunned. ; 612 pages; This book continues the work done in the volumes edited by A. S. F. Gow and D. L. Page entitled Hellenistic Epigrams and The Garland of Philip. It sets out to include all Greek literary epigrams composed before AD 50 and not published in those volumes, and extends also to epigrams ascribed to certain imperial Romans. Another author commented on is Leonides of Alexandria, whose poems observe curious mathematical laws. The challenge to the authenticity of much of what passes for Simonides and the associated historical discussion constitute one of the most important sections of the book. This edition and commentary will be indispensable to scholars of Greek literature.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FURTHER GREEK EPIGRAMS Epigrams before AD 50 from the Greek Anthology and Other Sources, Not Included in Hellenistic Epigrams or the Garland of Philip
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521229030
• ISBN 13: 9780521229036
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-
• Weight: 2.17 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Greek Literature

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Synopsis

This book continues the work done in the volumes edited by A. S. F. Gow and D. L. Page entitled Hellenistic Epigrams and The Garland of Philip. It sets out to include all Greek literary epigrams composed before AD 50 and not published in those volumes, and extends also to epigrams ascribed to certain imperial Romans. Another author commented on is Leonides of Alexandria, whose poems observe curious mathematical laws. The challenge to the authenticity of much of what passes for Simonides and the associated historical discussion constitute one of the most important sections of the book. This edition and commentary will be indispensable to scholars of Greek literature.

Book Description

This book continues the work done in the volumes edited by A. S. F. Gow and D. L. Page entitled Hellenistic Epigrams and The Garland of Philip. It sets out to include all Greek literary epigrams composed before AD 50 and not published in those volumes, and extends also to epigrams ascribed to certain imperial Romans.