The Extant Odes of Pindar by Pindar

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Author Pindar, 519? BCE-439? BCE
Translator Myers, Ernest, 1844-1921
Title The Extant Odes of Pindar
Translated with Introduction and Short Notes by Ernest Myers
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Extant Odes of Pindar" by Pindar, translated into English by Ernest Myers, is a collection of ancient Greek odes, likely composed in the 5th century BC. The work aims to capture Pindar's celebrated lyrics that honor athletic victories, particularly those at the Olympic Games, as well as delve into broader themes of human existence, morality, and the divine. Pindar’s odes are known for their complexity, allusiveness, and high regard for noble virtues, making them both a challenge and a delight for readers. The opening of this translation features an introduction that discusses the historical and literary context of Pindar's work. It addresses the challenges that come with understanding his poetry, such as the difficulty of the language, the obscurity of his references, and the perceived monotony due to similar themes across his odes. Pindar, described as a poet of significant moral and historical interest, is depicted as a voice of Greek pride and a chronicler of noble deeds. Readers are guided toward appreciating the depth of his odes, which celebrate the victors of ancient athletic competitions while invoking a rich tapestry of Hellenic culture, mythology, and ideals of beauty and virtue. The translation also highlights Pindar's biographical background and his influential role during a crucial period of Greek history, setting the stage for the subsequent odes that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Pindar -- Translations into English
Subject Laudatory poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject Olympic games (Ancient) -- Poetry
Subject Athletics -- Greece -- Poetry
Subject Mythology, Greek -- Poetry
Subject Games -- Greece -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 10717
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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