Hesiod: Works and days, Theogony, and The shield of Heracles

Collects three poetic works originally penned by the ancient Greek writer Hesiod. "Works and Days" outlines the rules of daily life and social behavior, "Theogony" describes the origins of the Greek gods, and "The Shield of Heracles" recounts one of the epic battles of the hero Heracles. Features footnotes offering explanations of difficult passages.