Amaranth And Asphodel Songs From The Greek Anthology (1881)

Amaranth And Asphodel: Songs From The Greek Anthology is a book written by Alfred J. Butler and originally published in 1881. The book is a collection of translated poems from the Greek Anthology, a collection of Greek poems from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The translated poems in the book are divided into different categories such as love, friendship, and death. The book also includes a preface by the author, providing context and background information on the Greek Anthology and the translated poems. The poems in the book are written in a variety of styles, including epigrams, elegies, and hymns, and offer a glimpse into the daily life and culture of ancient Greece. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Greek literature and poetry.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.