Publisher's Synopsis
The Poems of Bacchylides: From a Papyrus in the British Museum (1897) is a collection of ancient Greek poetry by the poet Bacchylides. The book features translations of Bacchylides' poems, which were discovered on a papyrus in the British Museum. Bacchylides was a contemporary of the famous Greek poet Pindar and was known for his lyrical poetry, which often celebrated athletic victories and other events. The translations in this book were done by Richard Claverhouse Jebb, a renowned classicist of the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece.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.
