The Fragments of Alcman (Illustrated)

The Fragments of Alcman (Illustrated)
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Publisher : Delphi Classics
Total Pages : 552
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ISBN-10 : 9781801701457
ISBN-13 : 1801701458
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Download or read book The Fragments of Alcman (Illustrated) written by Alcman of Sparta and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2023-10-07 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flourishing in the seventh century BC, Alcman was a choral lyric poet from Sparta. He was the earliest representative of the Alexandrian canon of the Nine Lyric Poets and composed poetry in the local Doric dialect, with Homeric influences. The extant fragments reveal that his verses were mostly hymns composed in long stanzas, comprising lines of varying metres. Alcman’s poetry is noted for its clear, light and pleasant tone, while employing rich visual description. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Alcman’s fragments, with illustrations, an informative introduction and bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Alcman's life and works * Features the extant fragments of Alcman, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the text * Features J. M. Edmonds’ 1922 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables * Features a bonus contextual essay by John Addington Symonds — discover the history of ancient lyric poetry * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Translation The Fragments of Alcman (1922) The Greek Text List of Greek Fragments The Contextual Essay The Lyric Poets (1873) by John Addington Symonds


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