Greek Elegiac Poetry: From the Seventh to the Fifth Centuries B.C. (Loeb Classical Library No. 258) by Tyrtaeus, Solon, Theognis, Mimnermus

Harvard University Press, 1999. 512 pp., hardcover, fine in a very good dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

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Harvard University Press, 1999-09-01. hardcover. Used: Good.

Harvard University Press. Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 1999. Hardcover. 0674995821 . Gift inscription in ink to Bonnie [Maclachlan] from Doug [Gerber] to ffep. Small corner crease to ffep. DJ has a few tears and chipping. ; The Greek poetry of the archaic period that we call elegy was composed primarily for banquets and convivial gatherings. Its subject matter consists of almost any topic, excluding only the scurrilous and obscene. In this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition, Douglas Gerber provides a faithful translation of the fragments and significant testimonia that have come down to us, with full explanatory notes. Most substantial in this volume is the collection of elegiac verses to which Theognis' name is attached. Drinking and merry-making are frequent themes in these poems; there are also more reflective and philosophic pieces and love poems. Together they offer an interesting picture of an aristocratic man's views about life, friendship, fate, and daily… Read More

Harvard University Press, 1999-09-01. hardcover. Used:Good.

Loeb Classical Library, 1999. Hardcover. New. 493 pages. 7.00x4.50x1.00 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. The Greek poetry of the archaic period that we call elegy was composed primarily for banquets and convivial gatherings. Its subject matter consists of almost any topic, excluding only the scurrilous and obscene. Douglas Gerber provides a translation of the fragments and significant testimonia that have come down to us.

Harvard University Press, 1999-09-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!