Composed around the same time as Homer, Hesiod’s works helped establish Greek religious customs throughout antiquity, providing a major source on mythology and a fascinating window into the life of the ordinary man 700 years before the birth of Christ. The 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 the complete works of Hesiod, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hesiod's life and works * Features the complete works of Hesiod, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introductions to the poetry * Includes the complete translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Hesiod’s works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Includes Hesiod's rare fragments * Features two bonus biographies, including the ancient account THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD - discover Hesiod's ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: some Kindle software programs cannot display Greek characters correctly, however they do display correctly on Kindle devices. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Translations WORKS AND DAYS THE THEOGONY THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE THE SHIELD OF HERACLES FRAGMENTS The Greek Texts LIST OF GREEK TEXTS The Biographies INTRODUCTION TO HESIOD by Hugh G. Evelyn-White THE CONTEST OF HOMER AND HESIOD Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
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Hesiod, the father of Greek didactic poetry, probably flourished during the 8th century BC. Hesiod's earliest poem, the famous Works and Days, and according to Boeotian testimony the only genuine one, embodies the experiences of his daily life and work, and, interwoven with episodes of fable, allegory, and personal history, forms a sort of Boeotian shepherd's calendar. The other poem attributed to Hesiod or his school which has come down in great part to modern times is The Theogony, a work of grander scope, inspired alike by older traditions and abundant local associations. It is an attempt to work into system, as none had essayed to do before, the floating legends of the gods and goddesses and their offspring. Source: NNDB http://www.nndb.com/people/837/000087...
