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The Complete Odes
'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia' The Greek poet Pindar (c 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games including the Olympics He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races horse races boxing wrestling all-in fighting and the pentathlon and his Odes are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities but for what they tell us about the Games Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths such as Jason and the Argonauts and Perseus and Medusa and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors bold syntax enigmatic expressions -
makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition myth and meaning ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more
makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition myth and meaning ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more
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