The Lives of the Greek Poets
The Lives of the Greek Poets

Author: Mary R. Lefkowitz

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-03-14

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1472503074

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Mary R. Lefkowitz has extensively revised and rewritten her classic study to introduce a new generation of students to the lives of the Greek poets. Thoroughly updated with references to the most recent scholarship, this second edition includes new material and fresh analysis of the ancient biographies of Greece's most famous poets. With little or no independent historical information to draw on, ancient writers searched for biographical data in the poets' own works and in comic poetry about them. Lefkowitz describes how biographical mythology was created and offers a sympathetic account of how individual biographers reconstructed the poets' lives. She argues that the life stories of Greek poets, even though primarily fictional, still merit close consideration, as they provide modern readers with insight into ancient notions about the creative process and the purpose of poetic composition.

Studies of The Greek Poets
Studies of The Greek Poets

Author: John Addington Symonds

Publisher: Namaskar Book

Published: 2024-02-02

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13:

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John Addington Symonds pioneers an exploration of Hellenic verse in Studies of the Greek Poets, offering insights into the poetic legacy of ancient Greece. Studies of the Greek Poets by John Addington Symonds: Explore the beauty and significance of Greek poetry with Studies of the Greek Poets by John Addington Symonds. This scholarly work delves into the lives and works of major Greek poets, offering readers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the cultural and artistic legacy of ancient Greece. Why This Book? Studies of the Greek Poets invites readers to appreciate the enduring impact of Greek poetry on literature and culture. Symonds' exploration of the lives and works of these poets provides a valuable resource for those interested in the roots of Western literary traditions and the poetic expressions of ancient Greece. John Addington Symonds guides readers through a captivating journey of discovery in Studies of the Greek Poets, shedding light on the timeless brilliance of Greek poetry.

Poetry and Its Public in Ancient Greece
Poetry and Its Public in Ancient Greece

Author: Bruno Gentili

Publisher:

Published: 1990-02

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13:

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Brilliantly applying insights and methodologies from anthropology, literary theory, and the social sciences to the historical study of archaic lyric, Poetry and Its Public in Ancient Greece, winner of Italy's prestigious Viareggio Prize, develops a new Picture of the literary history of Greece. An essentially practical art, ancient Greek poetry was clocely linked to the realities of social and political life and to the actual behavior of individuals within a community. Its mythological content was didactic and pedagogical. But Greek poetry differs radically from modern forms in its mode of communication: it was designed not for reading but for performance, with musical accompaniment, before an audience. In analyzing the formal and social aspects of this performance context, Gentili illuminates such topics as oral composition and improvisation, oral transmission and memory, the connections betweek poetry and music, the changing socioeconomic situation of the artist, and the relations among poets, patrons, and the public.

Lyric Poetry and Social Identity in Archaic Greece
Lyric Poetry and Social Identity in Archaic Greece

Author: Jessica Romney

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2020-04-22

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0472131850

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Lyric Poetry and Social Identity in Archaic Greece examines how Greek men presented themselves and their social groups to one another. The author examines identity rhetoric in sympotic lyric: how Greek poets constructed images of self for their groups, focusing in turn on the construction of identity in martial-themed poetry, the protection of group identities in the face of political exile, and the negotiation between individual and group as seen in political lyric. By conducting a close reading of six poems and then a broad survey of martial lyric, exile poetry, political lyric, and sympotic lyric as a whole, Jessica Romney demonstrates that sympotic lyric focuses on the same basic behaviors and values to construct social identities regardless of the content or subgenre of the poems in question. The volume also argues that the performance of identity depends on the context as well as the material of performance. Furthermore, the book demonstrates that sympotic lyric overwhelmingly prefers to use identity rhetoric that insists on the inherent sameness of group members. All non-English text and quotes are translated, with the original languages given alongside the translation or in the endnotes.

Archaic Greek Poetry
Archaic Greek Poetry

Author: Barbara Hughes Fowler

Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780299135140

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With this anthology, Barbara Hughes Fowler presents a comprehensive selection of Greek poetry of the 7th and 6th centuries BC. Fowler's translations provide access to six Homeric hymns, eight selections from Bakchylides, 11 odes of Pindar, selections from the iambicists and elegists, virtually all of Archilochos and of the lyricists, including Sappho, and a number of anonymous poems about work, play and politics.

A Companion to the Greek Lyric Poets
A Companion to the Greek Lyric Poets

Author: Douglas E. Gerber

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9789004099449

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This handbook is a guide to the reading of elegiac, iambic, personal and public poetry of early Greece. Intended as a teaching manual or as an aid for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, it presents the major scholarly debates affecting the reading of these poetic texts, such as the effect of genre, the question of the poetic persona, or the impact of modern literary theory.

Wandering Poets and Other Essays on Late Greek Literature and Philosophy
Wandering Poets and Other Essays on Late Greek Literature and Philosophy

Author: Alan Cameron

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 0190268948

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This book presents radically revised and updated versions of the most important and innovative articles published by Alan Cameron in the field of late antique Greek poetry and philosophy, attempting to define pagan and Christian elements in early Byzantine literary culture. The longest chapter presents a new account of the closing of the Academy of Athens, and a new article discusses recent theories on the date of the epigrammatist Palladas.

Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol. 1&2)
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol. 1&2)

Author: John Addington Symonds

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-15

Total Pages: 769

ISBN-13:

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In 'Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol. 1&2)', John Addington Symonds delves into a detailed examination of Greek poetry, offering insightful analyses of the works of renowned poets such as Homer, Pindar, and Sappho. Symonds' writing reflects his profound knowledge of Greek literature and culture, providing readers with a scholarly and erudite perspective on these classic poets. His prose is elegant and engaging, making the exploration of ancient Greek poetry both enlightening and captivating. This work is a valuable contribution to the study of Greek literature and serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the world of ancient Greek poetry. John Addington Symonds, a British writer and scholar known for his works on literature and aesthetics, was deeply influenced by his passion for Greek culture. His meticulous research and profound understanding of Greek poetry are evident in 'Studies of the Greek Poets', showcasing his expertise in the field of classical studies. I highly recommend 'Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol. 1&2)' to readers who are eager to explore the rich tapestry of ancient Greek poetry. Symonds' insightful analyses and eloquent prose make this work a must-read for those interested in delving into the world of classical literature.