The Greek Anthology: A Selection In Modern Verse Translations, Edited With An Introduction
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Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few literary treasures rival the breadth and beauty of The Greek Anthology, a monumental collection of ancient Greek poetry spanning more than a millennium of human expression — from the archaic lyric poets to the epigrammatists of the Byzantine era. This landmark volume presents a carefully curated selection of poems in modern verse translations, bringing voices of desire, grief, wit, and wonder from the ancient Mediterranean world into vivid, contemporary relief. The poems range from tender love epigrams and biting satire to profound meditations on mortality and the fleeting nature of beauty, capturing the full spectrum of the human condition as the Greeks understood it. Editor and translator Peter Jay assembles an extraordinary chorus of both classical scholars and modern poets, resulting in translations that honour the precision and musicality of the originals without sacrificing poetic vitality. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of Greek literary culture and its capacity to speak directly across the centuries to the modern reader. Jay's authoritative introduction contextualises the anthology within the rich tradition of Greek letters, illuminating its historical transmission and its profound influence on Western poetry. For those who have yet to encounter these ancient voices, this volume promises a discovery that will permanently alter their understanding of what poetry can be.
Author: Peter Jay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Penguin
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few literary treasures rival the breadth and beauty of The Greek Anthology, a monumental collection of ancient Greek poetry spanning more than a millennium of human expression — from the archaic lyric poets to the epigrammatists of the Byzantine era. This landmark volume presents a carefully curated selection of poems in modern verse translations, bringing voices of desire, grief, wit, and wonder from the ancient Mediterranean world into vivid, contemporary relief. The poems range from tender love epigrams and biting satire to profound meditations on mortality and the fleeting nature of beauty, capturing the full spectrum of the human condition as the Greeks understood it. Editor and translator Peter Jay assembles an extraordinary chorus of both classical scholars and modern poets, resulting in translations that honour the precision and musicality of the originals without sacrificing poetic vitality. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of Greek literary culture and its capacity to speak directly across the centuries to the modern reader. Jay's authoritative introduction contextualises the anthology within the rich tradition of Greek letters, illuminating its historical transmission and its profound influence on Western poetry. For those who have yet to encounter these ancient voices, this volume promises a discovery that will permanently alter their understanding of what poetry can be.