greek poetry

Homer's classical account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hektor.

"[Explores the] poetry, life, and world of Sappho, including a complete translation of all her poems."--Provided by publisher.

Profiles nineteen Greek poets, including Constantine P. Cavafy, Hesiod, Homer, Sappho, and George Seferis, and provides a brief biography of each poet and a list of their works and achievements.

Fragments of ancient Greek lyric poetry about nature, love, war, old age, life and death, and other topics. Includes reproductions of art from the period and brief information on the poets.

Presents a biography of Homer; sixteen essays on his world, the "Iliad, " and the "Odyssey"; a chronology of the poet's life and historic events; and primary and secondary bibliographies.