Representative of Ancient Greek literature of the Hellenistic period, Callimachus wrote over 800 literary works in a wide variety of genres, most of which did not survive. He espoused an aesthetic philosophy, known as Callimacheanism, which exerted a strong influence on the poets of the Roman Empire and, through them, on all subsequent Western literature.Contents:Callimachus: His Life and WorksHymnsEpigramsFragmentsThe Greek Texts

Callimachus of Cyrene, famed scholar of the Library of Alexandria, was among the most productive and influential poets of the Hellenistic age. A master of the short poetic form, Callimachus rejected epics modelled after Homer, setting a literary trend for miniaturistic detail. Delphi’s 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 Callimachus’ complete ...

Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. Even today authors are fascinated with Greek literature, and still great works of literature are based on ancient myths and plays. The ...

Yale Classics (Vol. 1) is a monumental anthology that gathers the seminal works of ancient Greek literature, encapsulating a diversity of styles from the epic narratives of Homer to the lyrical verses of Sappho. This collection traverses the profound depths of epic, drama, philosophy, and rhetoric, offering a panoramic view of the classical foundations that have shaped Western literary traditions. Notable for its inclusion of both widely celebrated pieces and lesser-known gems, the antholo...

In 'Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 1),' readers are invited to immerse themselves in an anthology that draws from a rich tapestry of ancient thinking and literary artistry. This collection showcases a breathtaking range of styles and genres, from the sweeping epics and poignant dramas to the penetrating philosophical discourses, all reflecting the dynamism of classical antiquity. The diversity within these works underscores a universe of human experience and intellectual pur...

In 'Yale Classics (Vol. 1),' readers will embark on a captivating journey through the rich and varied landscape of Classical Greek literature. This anthology showcases an impressive selection of works that mirror the diverse literary styles prevalent during antiquity, ranging from poignant tragedies to philosophical treatises, and from lyrical poetry to stirring rhetoric. The anthology curates pieces that highlight themes of heroism, fate, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge, inviting r...

Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 1) brings together a formidable assembly of texts that have shaped the canon of Western literature and thought. This anthology serves as a gateway to ancient Greek civilization, encapsulating a rich tapestry of philosophical dialog, epic narratives, tragic and comedic theaters, and poetic expressions. The volume adeptly traverses genres and styles, from the probing dialogs of Plato to the poignant tragedies of Aeschylus, the epic tales of Homer...

Yale Classics (Vol. 1) is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the profound depth and breadth of ancient Greek literature. This collection traverses a diverse array of styles, from philosophical treatises and epic poetry to incisive dramas and lyrical endeavors, providing a holistic view of the intellectual and artistic achievements of the classical era. The volume includes standout excerpts such as the dialogic intricacies of Platonic thought and the dramatic tensions of Greek trag...

Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. Even today authors are fascinated with Greek literature, and still great works of literature are based on ancient myths and plays. The ...

A rhetorician of the late second century, Athenaeus wrote ‘The Deipnosophistae’ (‘Dinner-Table Philosophers’), a fifteen-book encyclopaedia of information on the ancient world, preserving otherwise lost treasures from many important writers. The text is structured as a dialogue in the vein of Plato, offering an amusing account of a Greek symposium. ‘The Deipnosophistae’ details the many different cuisines and entertainments of ancient banquets, held together by the intellectual tal...

A historian of the first century BC, Dionysius of Halicarnassus taught rhetoric in Rome while studying the Latin language, collecting material for his magnum opus, ‘Roman Antiquities’. Dionysius states that his objects in writing history were to please lovers of noble deeds and to repay the benefits he had enjoyed while living in Rome, though he wrote also to reconcile Greeks to Roman rule. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, w...

‘**The Dionysiaca’, an epic tale of the life and adventures of the god Dionysus, was composed by Nonnus of Panopolis and is the longest extant epic to survive antiquity. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete ‘Dionysiaca’ in Greek and English for the first time in publishing history, accompanied with beautiful illustration...