Studies Of The Greek Poets Volume 2 Of 2

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In 'Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol. 1&2)', John Addington Symonds delves into a detailed examination of Greek poetry, offering insightful analyses of the works of renowned poets such as Homer, Pindar, and Sappho. Symonds' writing reflects his profound knowledge of Greek literature and culture, providing readers with a scholarly and erudite perspective on these classic poets. His prose is elegant and engaging, making the exploration of ancient Greek poetry both enlightening and captivating. This work is a valuable contribution to the study of Greek literature and serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the world of ancient Greek poetry. John Addington Symonds, a British writer and scholar known for his works on literature and aesthetics, was deeply influenced by his passion for Greek culture. His meticulous research and profound understanding of Greek poetry are evident in 'Studies of the Greek Poets', showcasing his expertise in the field of classical studies. I highly recommend 'Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol. 1&2)' to readers who are eager to explore the rich tapestry of ancient Greek poetry. Symonds' insightful analyses and eloquent prose make this work a must-read for those interested in delving into the world of classical literature.

Excerpt from Studies of the Greek Poets, Vol. 2 of 2 Two conditions, both of which the Greeks enjoyed in full per fection at the moment of their first dramatic energy, seem to be requisite for the production of a great and thoroughly national drama. These are, first, an era of intense activity or a period succeeding immediately to one of excitement, by which the na tion has been nobly agitated; secondly, a public worthy of the damatist 'spurring him on by its enthusiasm and intelligence to the creation of high works of art. A glance at the history of the drama in modern times will prove how necessary these con ditions are. It was the gigantic effort which we English people made in our struggle with Rome and Spain, it was the rousing of our keenest thought and profoundest emotion by the Reforma tion, which prepared us for the Elizabethan drama, by far the greatest, next to the Greek, in literature. The nation lived in ao tion, and delighted to see great actions imitated. Races in repose or servitude, like the Hebrews under the Roman empire, may, in their state of spiritual exaltation and by effort of pondering on the mysteries cf God and man, give birth to new theosophies; but it requires a free and active race, in Which young and turbulent blood is flowing, to produce a drama. In England, again, at that time, there was a great public. All classes crowded to the thea tres. London, in whose streets and squares martyrs had been burned, on whose quays the pioneers of the Atlantic and Pacific, after disputing the Indies with Spain, lounged and enjoyed their leisure, supplied an eager audience, delighting in the dreams of poets which recalled to mind the realities of their own lives, ap preciating the passion of tragedy, enjoying the mirth of comic in eident. _the men who listened to Othello had both done and suf fered largely; their own experience was mirrored in the scenes of blood and struggle set before them. These two things, therefore - the awakening of the whole English nation to activity, and the presence of a free and haughty audience - made our drama great. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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"Studies of the Greek Poets" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by the English poet and literary critic John Addington Symonds that features a comprehensive survey of Greek poetry. This edition includes: The Periods of Greek Literature_x000D_ Mythology_x000D_ Achilles_x000D_ The Women of Homer_x000D_ Hesiod_x000D_ Parmenides_x000D_ Empedocles_x000D_ The Gnomic Poets_x000D_ The Satirists_x000D_ The Lyric Poets_x000D_ Pindar_x000D_ Aeschylus_x000D_ Sophocles_x000D_ Greek Tragedy and Euripides_x000D_ The Fragments of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides_x000D_ The Fragments of the Lost Tragic Poets_x000D_ Ancient and Modern Tragedy_x000D_ Aristophanes_x000D_ The Comic Fragments_x000D_ The Idyllists_x000D_ The Anthology_x000D_ Hero and Leander_x000D_ The Genius of Greek Art_x000D_ Conclusion