Theogony And Works And Days By Hesiod (Paperback, 2008)

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Hesiod who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC is one of the oldest known & possibly the oldest of Greek poets His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world & an account of the struggles of the Titans In contrast Works & Days is a compendium of moral & practical advice on husbandry & throws unique & fascinating light on archaic Greek society As well as offering the earliest known sources for the myths of Pandora Prometheus & the Golden Age Hesiod's poetry provides a valuable account of the ethics & superstitions of the society in which he lived Unlike Homer Hesiod writes about himself & his family & he stands out as the first personality in European literature This new translation by a leading expert on the Hesiodic poems combines accuracy with readability It is accompanied by an introduction & explanatory notes 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 & much more