The Oxford Book of Greek Verse Chosen by Gilbert Murray, Cyril Bailey, E. A. Barber, T. F. Higham and C. M. Bowra
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Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
Legare Street PressSeitenzahl
660
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/3,5 cm
Gewicht
1095 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-588746-3
"The Oxford Book of Greek Verse" is a comprehensive and authoritative collection of the finest poetry produced in the Greek language. Compiled by a prestigious committee of scholars including Gilbert Murray, Cyril Bailey, E. A. Barber, T. F. Higham, and C. M. Bowra, this anthology spans the vast horizon of Hellenic literary achievement. From the foundational epics of Homer and the piercing lyricism of Sappho and Pindar to the profound dramatic works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the volume offers a definitive survey of classical expression.
The selection covers several centuries of artistic development, encompassing the heroic, the pastoral, and the philosophical. It serves as an essential resource for students of the classics and lovers of world literature alike, capturing the rhythmic beauty and intellectual depth that have influenced Western thought for millennia. By bringing together these diverse voices-ranging from the monumental to the intimate-the collection highlights the enduring power of Greek verse and its central place in the canon of human culture. This anthology remains a monumental achievement in classical scholarship and an indispensable guide to the poetic heritage of Ancient Greece.
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