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Homeric Hymns (Penguin Classics) Paperback - 2003
by Homer
- Used
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.
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- Title Homeric Hymns (Penguin Classics)
- Author Homer
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: First
- Condition UsedVeryGood
- Pages 174
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, U.S.A.
- Date 2003-10-28
- Features Bibliography, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 52YZZZ00U8GB_ns
- ISBN 9780140437829 / 0140437827
- Weight 0.39 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 7.78 x 5.08 x 0.56 in (19.76 x 12.90 x 1.42 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Library of Congress subjects Gods, Greek, Hymns, Greek (Classical)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004296681
- Dewey Decimal Code 883.01