The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles by Hesiod

The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles

In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these...
$56.43 AUD
$56.43 AUD
SKU: 9780520292864
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Hesiod
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $56.43
10 customers are viewing this product
The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles by Hesiod

The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles

$56.43

The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles

$56.43
Author: Hesiod
Format: Paperback
Language: English
In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning color images that help bring to life the contents of the poems and notes that explicate complex passages, Powell's fresh renditions provide an exciting introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks.

This is the definitive translation and guide for students and readers looking to experience the poetry of Hesiod, who ranks alongside Homer as an influential poet of Greek antiquity.

Author: Hesiod
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780520292864

About the Author
Barry B. Powell is Halls-Bascom Professor of Classics Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet; Classical Myth; Writing: Theory and History of the Technology of Civilization; and many other books.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products