The Homeric Hymns (Penguin Classics)
Editorial Reviews
Nigel Spivey, Cambridge University
"The purest expression of ancient Greek religion we possess. Jules Cashford is attuned to the poetry of the Hymns."
Book Description
From the abduction of Persephone by Hades to Hermes' theft of Apollo's cattle, the Homeric Hymns recount some of the most compelling and significant episodes in Greek mythology. They were recited at festivals to honor the Olympian gods and goddesses, to pray for divine favor, and for victory in singing contests. They stand now as works of great poetic force, full of grace and lyricism, ranging in tone from irony to solemnity, ebullience to grandeur. Enhanced with an informative introduction that explores the hymns' authorship, performance, literary qualities, and influence on later writers, this collection gives an intriguing view of the ancient Greek relationship between humans and the divine.
The Homeric Hymns (Penguin Classics)
Homeric Hymns (Penguin Classics),Homer,Nicholas Richardson,Jules Cashford,Penguin Classics,0140437827,Ancient, Classical & Medieval,Classics,Gods, Greek,Greek Literature,Hymns, Greek (Classical),Poetry,Translations into English,Ancient (Classical) Greek,Fiction / Classics,Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
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