The Complete Odes
Oxford University Press · Print & ebook · November 7, 2008
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- Who it’s for
- A compact way into Pindar for study, teaching, and the curious return visit.
- Genres
- Ancient & Classical Poetry, Ancient Greece, Ancient & Classical Collections
- Published
- Oxford University Press, November 7, 2008
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'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.
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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.
Why This Clicks
A compact way into Pindar for study, teaching, and the curious return visit.
Come here for
- The Complete Odes
- poetry pick for classroom use
Expect
- Ancient Greece and literary criticism overlap
- layered reading, not a quick skim
Where it sits
| Ancient & Classical Poetry | 98% |
|---|---|
| Ancient Greece | 47% |
| Ancient & Classical Collections | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Poetry
- Authors
- Pindar, Anthony Verity, Stephen Instone
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- November 7, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Poetry