Ancient, Classical & Medieval

This book brings a new approach to the study of the early Greek lyricpoets. Instead of concentrating on the poetry as literature, Podleckihas chosen to examine the life and works of the leading poets of theeighth to fifth century B.C. in the context of the military andhistorical events of the period.

C.S. Morrissey’s brilliant translations bring a modern, lyrical sensibility to Theogony and Works and Days, Hesiod’s two great poems that paved the way for subsequent achievements in Greek philosophy. Theogony tells of the first generations of the gods and recollects how Zeus established his cosmic reign of justice. Works and Days examines the …