The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan

The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan

by Hesiod
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 26/07/2022

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The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan is a compelling collection that encapsulates the essence of early Greek didactic poetry, offering insights into social, agricultural, and cosmological themes. Stylistically, Hesiod employs a blend of verse and prose, marked by the use of rich imagery and moralizing tones that reflect the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Greece and provide an instructive narrative deeply rooted in the cultural consciousness of his time. This work serves not only as a poetic endeavor but also as a guide to ethical living and the cyclical nature of life, drawing from the experiences and struggles of the rural population. Hesiod, a pivotal figure in ancient literature, was born in the 8th century BCE in Ascra, a small village in Boeotia, Greece. His works, including the esteemed Theogony and Works and Days, are deeply influenced by his own experiences as a farmer and his reflections on the divine, justice, and the human condition. Hesiod's background and the socio-political landscape of his era, marked by familial disputes and economic challenges, shaped his desire to impart wisdom and address the morality of daily life through his poetry. Readers who seek to understand the foundational elements of Western literature and thought will find The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan indispensable. This work not only provides a window into the values and ethos of ancient societies but also resonates with contemporary issues of human existence, making it a timeless study for both scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature.

ISBN:
9788028203498
9788028203498
Category:
Poetry
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
26-07-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sharp Ink
Hesiod

Hesiod, a contemporary of Homer, probably lived in the eighth century BC in the backwater of Askra, a hamlet in Boeotia, on the Greek mainland.

As the probable author of both the Theogony and Works and Days, he is the first self-styled poet in Western literature, the first to tell us his own name and the first to advertise himself as a prize-winning poet.

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