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Greek Literature in Translation
Hardcover
Literary CriticismAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025415420
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 932
Weight: 3.24
Height: 1.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Greek Literature in Translation is a sweeping anthology that provides access to the foundational pillars of Western thought and artistic expression. Curated by George Howe and Gustave Adolphus Harrer, this volume presents a meticulous selection of masterworks from ancient Greece, rendered into English for the modern reader. The collection traverses the evolution of the Greek literary genius, beginning with the epic grandeur of Homeric poetry and the delicate lyricism of the early poets before moving into the high era of Athenian drama.
Readers will find representative selections from the great tragedians-Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides-alongside the sharp wit of Aristophanes' comedies. The work also explores the birth of history through the writings of Herodotus and Thucydides, as well as the profound philosophical dialogues of Plato and the systematic inquiries of Aristotle. By aggregating these diverse forms-from oratory to pastoral poetry-the editors provide a panoramic view of the Hellenic world's intellectual legacy. Greek Literature in Translation remains an essential resource for students of the classics and anyone seeking to engage with the timeless themes of human nature, ethics, and heroism that continue to resonate in contemporary culture.
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