Delphi Complete Works of Callimachus (Illustrated)

Name: Delphi Complete Works of Callimachus (Illustrated)
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Callimachus

Nov 2017 · Delphi Ancient Classics Book 84 · Delphi Classics

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Callimachus of Cyrene, famed scholar of the Library of Alexandria, was among the most productive and influential poets of the Hellenistic age. A master of the short poetic form, Callimachus rejected epics modelled after Homer, setting a literary trend for miniaturistic detail. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Callimachus’ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Callimachus’ life and works

* Features the complete extant works of Callimachus, in both English translation and the original Greek

* Concise introduction to Callimachus and his works

* Includes A. W. Mair’s translations, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Callimachus

* Translations of rare fragments, first time in digital publishing

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the poems or works you want to read with individual contents tables

* Provides a special dual English and Greek text of the Hymns and Epigrams, allowing readers to compare sections – ideal for students

* Features a bonus biography – discover Callimachus’ ancient world

* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

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CONTENTS:

The Translations

Callimachus: His Life and Works

Hymns

Epigrams

Fragments

The Greek Texts

List of Greek Texts

The Dual Texts

Dual Greek and English Texts

The Biography

Introduction to Callimachus by A. W. Mair

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