| Author |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title |
The Homeric Hymns
A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1899 George Allen edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Homeric Hymns" by Andrew Lang is a collection of ancient Greek hymns composed in a poetic style likely during the classical period, celebrating the gods of Greek mythology. This work, accompanied by essays that discuss literary and mythological themes, serves both as a translation of these hymns and as a critical exploration of their cultural and religious significance, making it a rich resource for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature. The opening of "The Homeric Hymns" introduces readers to the translator's intentions, noting the challenges of translating corrupt texts and the collaborative effort from knowledgeable scholars to achieve an accurate representation of the hymns. It emphasizes the controversial attribution of these hymns to Homer and discusses their potential function as preludes to epic recitations, suggesting that they reflect both a poetic tradition and the religious beliefs of ancient Greece. This introduction sets the stage for the subsequent exploration of the hymns themselves, which delve into the divine adventures and characteristics of notable gods like Apollo and Hermes, while also hinting at the deeper social and cultural commentary that will unfold in the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Gods, Greek -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Homeric hymns
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| Subject |
Homeric hymns -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Gods, Greek, in literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16338 |
| Release Date |
Jul 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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