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<p>Written in the late eighth century BC by Hesiod, one of the oldest known of Greek poets, <i>Theogony</i> and <i>Works and Days</i> represent the earliest account of the origin of the Greek gods, and an invaluable compendium of advice for leading a moral life, both offering unique insights into archaic Greek society. There are a number of modern translations of Hesiod available, rendered in serviceable English, but until now no one has created a work of literature equal to the original. This translation is the result of a unique collaboration between a classicist and a poet, capturing in English <i>fourteeners</i> the works’ true poetic flavor while remaining faithful to the Greek text and the archaic world in which it was composed.<br> This translation contains a general introduction, a translator’s introduction, notes, and a glossary.&nbsp; It will be of interest to general readers, students of and specialists in classical literature, and lovers of poetry.<br> &nbsp;<br> "This Schlegel-Weinfield translation of Hesiod is superbly crafted: compelling, unforgettable poetry to be read aloud with delight and gratitude."<br> —Allen Mandelbaum, Endowed Kenan Professor of Humanities, W

Author

Hesiod.; Catherine Schlegel; Henry Weinfield

Publisher

University of Michigan Press

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780472099320

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Poetry, Agriculture

Rating

3.73 / 5 (18 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14