Robert Saxton

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Hesiod's Calendar: A Version of Hesiod's Theogony and Works and DaysPaperback, 1 September 2010

Hesiod's Calendar: A Version of Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days
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Part of Series
Oxford Poets
Print Length
96 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Carcanet Press
Date Published
1 Sep 2010
ISBN-10
1906188033
ISBN-13
9781906188030

Description

The ancient Greek poet Hesiod is best known for two poems, the Theogony and the Works and Days. The Theogony gives an account of the creation of the universe andthe war between the Titans and Olympians, while Works and Days offers plain-speaking advice on everything from how to cut timber for a plough to behaviour best avoided at a holy banquet. Hesiod's Calendar brings each poem to life in two robustly colloquial sonnet sequences. Saxton's fresh and witty treatment re-imagines the original texts for modern readers, in poetry that is faithful to the mythic power and the vivid immediacy of the ancient works. The poet's introduction and detailed notes provide a fascinating insight into a dialogue between two poets across the centuries.
Cover illustration: Copyright (c) Rachel Tudor Best.

Product Details

Author:
Robert Saxton
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 September 2010
ISBN-10:
1906188033
ISBN-13:
9781906188030
Language:
English
Pages:
96
Publisher:

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