Publisher's Synopsis
Pindar: The Olympian and Pythian Odes (1879) is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Pindar. The book contains a translation of Pindar's most famous odes, which were written to celebrate the victories of athletes in the ancient Olympic and Pythian games. The odes are known for their rich imagery, intricate structure, and celebration of the human spirit. The translator, Ernest Myers, provides an introduction to Pindar's life and work, as well as notes on the historical and cultural context of each ode. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Olympic and Pythian games.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
