Theogony and Works and Days (Oxford World's Classics)

by Hesiod (Author), M . L . West (Translator)

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Hesiod, who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC, is one of the oldest known, and possibly the oldest of Greek poets. His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of the struggles of the Titans. In contrast, Works and Days is a compendium of moral and practical advice on husbandry, and throws unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society. As well as offering the earliest known sources for the myths of Pandora, Prometheus and the Golden Age, Hesiod's poetry provides a valuable account of the ethics and superstitions of the society in which he lived. Unlike Homer, Hesiod writes about himself and his family, and 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 and explanatory notes.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 21 Jan 1999
ISBN 10: 0192839411
ISBN 13: 9780192839411

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Good and readable. We can use it in our Myth and Greek courses. --David H.J. Larmour, Texas Tech Univ
This is a good, serviceable translation by the foremost authority of Hesiod....very clear and accessible version....concise introduction and useful notes...deserves to become a text of preference in courses in translation. --Robert L. Fowler, Classical World
The introduction blends charm, substance, and clarity for new readers of Hesiod. West makes him unintimidating, understandable, and above all human. --Carole Weaver, Iona College
West is the finest Hesiod scholar of our time, if not of all time, and accordingly his English prose version is an altogether worthy by-product of his long, fruitful studies His introduction is masterly; and the endnotes, though brief, tell enough for most readers' information or
curiosity. --Religious Studies Review
Very reasonably priced, yet with pleasing type-setting, a helpful introduction, and endnotes. Turning the endnotes into footnotes would have been even better. --Christopher Magri, Northwestern State University
Good, clear translation, useful notes. --Dr. Karl M. Petruso, University of Texas at Arlington

Good and readable. We can use it in our Myth and Greek courses. --David H.J. Larmour, Texas Tech Univ
This is a good, serviceable translation by the foremost authority of Hesiod....very clear and accessible version....concise introduction and useful notes...deserves to become a text of preference in courses in translation. --Robert L. Fowler, Classical World
The introduction blends charm, substance, and clarity for new readers of Hesiod. West makes him unintimidating, understandable, and above all human. --Carole Weaver, Iona College
West is the finest Hesiod scholar of our time, if not of all time, and accordingly his English prose version is an altogether worthy by-product of his long, fruitful studies His introduction is masterly; and the endnotes, though brief, tell enough for most readers' information or
curiosity. --Religious Studies Review
Very reasonably priced, yet with pleasing type-setting, a helpful introduction, and endnotes. Turning the endnotes into footnotes would have been even better. --Christopher Magri, Northwestern State University
Good, clear translation, useful notes. --Dr. Karl M. Petruso, University of Texas at Arlington

Good and readable. We can use it in our Myth and Greek courses. --David H.J. Larmour, Texas Tech Univ
This is a good, serviceable translation by the foremost authority of Hesiod....very clear and accessible version....concise introduction and useful notes...deserves to become a text of preference in courses in translation. --Robert L. Fowler, Classical World
The introduction blends charm, substance, and clarity for new readers of Hesiod. West makes him unintimidating, understandable, and above all human. --Carole Weaver, Iona College
West is the finest Hesiod scholar of our time, if not of all time, and accordingly his English prose version is an altogether worthy by-product of his long, fruitful studies His introduction is masterly; and the endnotes, though brief, tell enough for most readers' information or curiosity. --Religious Studies Review
Very reasonably priced, yet with pleasing type-setting, a helpful introduction, and endnotes. Turning the endnotes into footnotes would have been even better. --Christopher Magri, Northwestern State University
Good, clear translation, useful notes. --Dr. Karl M. Petruso, University of Texas at Arlington

Good and readable. We can use it in our Myth and Greek courses. --David H.J. Larmour, Texas Tech Univ

This is a good, serviceable translation by the foremost authority of Hesiod....very clear and accessible version....concise introduction and useful notes...deserves to become a text of preference in courses in translation. --Robert L. Fowler, Classical World

The introduction blends charm, substance, and clarity for new readers of Hesiod. West makes him unintimidating, understandable, and above all human. --Carole Weaver, Iona College

West is the finest Hesiod scholar of our time, if not of all time, and accordingly his English prose version is an altogether worthy by-product of his long, fruitful studies His introduction is masterly; and the endnotes, though brief, tell enough for most readers' information or curiosity. --Religious Studies Review

Very reasonably priced, yet with pleasing type-setting, a helpful introduction, and endnotes. Turning the endnotes into footnotes would have been even better. --Christopher Magri, Northwestern State University

Good, clear translation, useful notes. --Dr. Karl M. Petruso, University of Texas at Arlington

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