""The Poets and the Poetry of the Ancient Greeks: With a Historical Introduction"" is a book written by Abraham Mills and published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek poets and their works, providing readers with a detailed analysis of their poetry and its historical context. The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the rest of the work. Mills provides readers with a brief overview of ancient Greek history, including the social, political, and cultural context in which the ...
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""The Poets and the Poetry of the Ancient Greeks: With a Historical Introduction"" is a book written by Abraham Mills and published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek poets and their works, providing readers with a detailed analysis of their poetry and its historical context. The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the rest of the work. Mills provides readers with a brief overview of ancient Greek history, including the social, political, and cultural context in which the poets lived and worked. He then delves into the individual poets themselves, providing detailed biographical information and an analysis of their poetic styles and themes. Mills covers a wide range of poets, from the well-known figures such as Homer and Hesiod to lesser-known poets such as Mimnermus and Theognis. He also includes discussions of the various genres of poetry, including epic, lyric, and dramatic poetry. Throughout the book, Mills provides readers with numerous examples of the poets' works, both in their original Greek and in translation. He also includes extensive footnotes and references for readers who wish to further explore the topics covered in the book. Overall, ""The Poets and the Poetry of the Ancient Greeks"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and history. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the poets and their works, as well as an understanding of the historical context in which they lived and wrote.And A Brief View Of Grecian Philosophers, Orators, And Historians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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