Overview
A selection of concise, insightful, and often poignant verses, "Select Epigrams from the Greek Anthology" offers a glimpse into the world of classical Greek poetry. Collected and translated by J.W. Mackail, this anthology showcases the enduring power of the epigram, a short poem often characterized by its wit and memorable phrasing. Spanning a range of themes from love and loss to nature and mortality, these poems capture the universal human experience with remarkable clarity. As a testament to the artistic achievement of the ancient Greeks, these translations provide a window into a rich literary tradition. Discover the beauty and depth of Greek poetry in this carefully curated collection, a treasury of ancient thought and feeling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: J. W. (John William) Mackail
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 01174 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 102306037X
- | ISBN-13: 9781023060370
