Publisher's Synopsis
The Homeric Hymns: A New Prose Translation And Essays, Literary And Mythological is a book written by Andrew Lang. It is a collection of ancient Greek hymns that were attributed to Homer, the famous poet of ancient Greece. The book features a new prose translation of the hymns, which are considered to be some of the earliest examples of Greek literature. In addition to the translations, the book includes essays by Lang on the literary and mythological aspects of the hymns. Lang explores the themes and symbolism present in the hymns, as well as their historical and cultural significance. He also provides background information on the gods and goddesses featured in the hymns, and their place in Greek mythology.Overall, The Homeric Hymns: A New Prose Translation And Essays, Literary And Mythological is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important works of ancient Greek literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, literature, or history.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.
