Odes Of Anacreon V2 (1820)

Odes of Anacreon V2 (1820) is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Anacreon. The book contains a total of 41 odes, which are short lyrical poems that celebrate love, wine, and beauty. Anacreon's odes are known for their playful and witty tone, as well as their use of vivid imagery and metaphors. The poems in this collection cover a range of topics, from the pleasures of drinking and dancing to the joys of love and friendship. Anacreon often portrays himself as a carefree lover of life, enjoying the company of his friends and the pleasures of the moment. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing 21 odes and the second part containing 20 odes. Each ode is presented in both Greek and English, with a translation by Thomas Moore. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides some background information on Anacreon and his poetry. Overall, Odes of Anacreon V2 (1820) is a delightful collection of poems that captures the spirit of ancient Greek life and culture. Anacreon's odes are a testament to the enduring power of poetry to celebrate the joys of life and inspire us to embrace the beauty of the world around us.In Two Volumes.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.