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Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days by Martin Litchfield West is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days about?
Hesiod, one of the oldest known Greek poets, stands out as the first personality in European literature. The Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of their violent struggles before the present order was established. The Works and Days , a compendium of moral and practical advice for a life of honest husbandry, throws a unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society, ethics, and superstition. Hesiod's poetry is the oldest source for the myths of Prometheus, Pandora, and the Golden Age. Unlike Homer, Hesiod tells us about himself and his family (he lived in central Greece in the late eighth century BC). This new translation by a leading expert combines accuracy with readability.
Who reads Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Martin Litchfield West
- Publisher
- Oxford Clarendon Press
- Published
- 1966
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780192839411
- Category
- work of literary fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry
- Rating
- 3.73 / 5 (8,047 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14