Hellenistic Epigrams: A Selection Sens Alexander
Hellenistic Epigrams: A Selection Sens Alexander Greek 'literary' epigrams constitute one of the most versatile and dynamic poetic forms in the Hellenistic period. This edition introduces students to…
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Hellenistic Epigrams: A Selection Sens Alexander
Greek 'literary' epigrams constitute one of the most versatile and dynamic poetic forms in the Hellenistic period. This edition introduces students to a wide selection of epigrams from the third and second centuries BCE. Originally modeled on the anonymous epitaphs and dedications inscribed on monuments throughout antiquity, these short poems came to include a variety of subtypes and served as a vehicle for Hellenistic poets to experiment with themes and motifs from other genres.
It includes work by the most important epigrammatists of this period, with substantial attention paid to the way these poets engage with the epigraphic and literary traditions. It provides substantial help in construing the Greek and will be appropriate for those approaching the genre for the first time, whilst also containing material of interest to scholars. The Introduction provides an overview of the
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