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Hesiodi Scutum Herculis
Paperback
Literary CriticismAncient History GeneralGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023654203
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Hesiodi Scutum Herculis: Librorum Mss. Et Veterum Editionum Lectionbus Commentarioque presents a detailed examination of Hesiodâ€(TM)s Shield of Heracles. This edition, compiled in 1854, offers a critical analysis of the text, drawing upon manuscript sources and early printed editions. Edited with commentary by David Jacob Van Lennep, this volume provides invaluable insights into the poem's literary and historical context.
This work will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature, offering a comprehensive resource for understanding one of the lesser-known works attributed to Hesiod. The detailed textual analysis and historical background make it an essential addition to any collection focusing on ancient Greek poetry and mythology.
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