Chief among the iambic poets of ancient Greece was the seventh century lyric poet Archilochus. Notorious for his outspoken and vituperative verses, he flourished in a time of great colonisation and vigorous intellectual movement, questioning the prevailing aristocratic ideals. Celebrated for his versatile use of poetic metres, Archilochus is the earliest known Greek author to devote his poetic compositions almost entirely to his own emotions and experiences. He developed a mode...
Chief among the iambic poets of ancient Greece was the seventh century lyric poet Archilochus. Notorious for his outspoken and vituperative verses, he flourished in a time of great colonisation and vigorous intellectual movement, questioning the prevailing aristocratic ideals. Celebrated for his versatile use of poetic metres, Archilochus is the earliest known Greek author to devote his poetic compositions almost entirely to his own emotions and experiences. He developed a modern form of poetry that contrasts strongly with Homer’s grand heroism. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides e Readers with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This e Book presents Archilochus’ collected fragments, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Archilochus’ life and works
* Features all the major fragments of Archilochus, in both English translation and the original Greek
* Concise introduction to the poet
* J. M. Edmonds’ 1931 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables
* Features a brief biography
CONTENTS:
The Fragments
The Fragments of Archilochus
The Greek Texts
List of Greek Texts
The Biographies
Archilochus (1911)
