The Value Of Victory In Pindars Odes

The Value Of Victory In Pindars Odes
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9789004158481
ISBN-13 : 9004158480
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Book Synopsis The Value Of Victory In Pindars Odes by : Hanna Boeke

Download or read book The Value Of Victory In Pindars Odes written by Hanna Boeke and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the cosmological context of Pindar's odes, and how it influences his presentation of praise. An overview of cosmological ideas based on gnomai is complemented by detailed literary analyses showing that these ideas are modified according to a victor's circumstances.


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