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The Poems of Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, and the Shield of Herakles Paperback – Illustrated, August 1, 2017

by Hesiod (Author), Barry B. Powell (Translator)
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In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B. Powell gives an accessible, modern verse rendering of these vibrant texts, essential to an understanding of early Greek myth and society. With stunning color images that help bring to life the contents of the poems and notes that explicate complex passages, Powell’s fresh renditions provide an exciting introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks.

This is the definitive translation and guide for students and readers looking to experience the poetry of Hesiod, who ranks alongside Homer as an influential poet of Greek antiquity.
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    0520292863
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”Barry Powell, known for his powerful translations of Homer, now brings to life the epics of Hesiod, the second giant of early Greek literature. Powell's accurate but sparkling English renditions make this book the ideal place to begin reading Hesiod’s timeless classics.”—Ian Morris, Professor of Classics and Professor of History at Stanford University

”Powell’s translation is fresh, rich, and nuanced but never arcane or difficult to follow. Perfect for undergraduate students and anyone who loves Greek epic poetry.”—Carolina Lopez-Ruiz, Associate Professor of Classics at The Ohio State University

”An exciting and most welcome new translation, enriched with illuminating introductions, well-drawn maps, a substantial body of notes, a glossary, indices, explanatory charts, and numerous colorful illustrations.”—Silvia Montiglio, Professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University

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”Barry Powell, known for his powerful translations of Homer, now brings to life the epics of Hesiod, the second giant of early Greek literature. Powell's accurate but sparkling English renditions make this book the ideal place to begin reading Hesiod’s timeless classics.”—Ian Morris, Professor of Classics and Professor of History at Stanford University

”Powell’s translation is fresh, rich, and nuanced but never arcane or difficult to follow. Perfect for undergraduate students and anyone who loves Greek epic poetry.”—Carolina Lopez-Ruiz, Associate Professor of Classics at The Ohio State University

”An exciting and most welcome new translation, enriched with illuminating introductions, well-drawn maps, a substantial body of notes, a glossary, indices, explanatory charts, and numerous colorful illustrations.”—Silvia Montiglio, Professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (August 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520292863
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520292864
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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Barry B. Powell

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Barry B. Powell was born in Sacramento, CA, in 1942. He studied at Berkeley and Harvard and taught for 34 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is Bascom-Halls Professor of Classics Emeritus. He is celebrated for his argument tying the creation of the Greek alphabet to the recording of the Homeric Poems, but is also well known for his textbooks on Greek myth and Greek history and his work on the history of writing. He has published translations of the ILIAD, the ODYSSEY, the AENEID, and the poems of HESIOD. He has published original poetry, many fictional works, including an academic mystery A LAND OF SLAVES, a memoir RAMSES REBORN, and the illustrated TALES OF THE TROJAN WAR.

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James Kalomiris, The Peripatetic Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded My Expectations
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018
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All I wanted was a hardback edition of Hesiod’s poems to accompany me on a trip to Greece. What this book arrived it exceeded any expectation I had on what the edition had to offer. Alright, there was no dust jacket cover. But the hardback edition — at least the one that arrived — was printed on fancy, expensive glossy paper. There were plenty of color illustrations and maps of geographical areas mentioned in the poems. There were genealogical charts which explained who married whom and who begat whom, their children, family history, etc. This made the narrative much easier to follow. Even though we may have heard these myths a million times before, you would be surprised how confusing it is to keep all the names straight. The translation is straightforward and in plain, standard English, avoiding Victorian platitudes (“Oh, Zeus!” for example) to make the verse sound more lofty. Verbal flourishes like this is a turn-off for me. Indeed, the translation appears to stick to the original Ancient Greek.The translation succeeds in giving a compelling narrative of stories told for millennia. All and all, this is a pretty decent edition of Hesiod’s work.
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Selina Rifkin
5.0 out of 5 stars lots of detail
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
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I was just looking for the poems, but this book has maps, pictures and tons of commentary. Enjoying it very much.
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Jerod A. J. Keevican
4.0 out of 5 stars A classic piece of literature for the serious minded mythology buff.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018
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I purchased this on a whim, because I've been on a mythology kick lately. It's a little hard to get into at first, but that's to be expected with translations of older works. Still, Hesiod gives a good run down of the major players in the Greek pantheon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars edition quality
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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It has everything you need in terms of content; nothing less. The editorial is insightful. I might add that this edition is better quality than another in my personal book collection. At least I like it more that the other paper-book I have.
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F. Araujo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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Great book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Is the translation good?
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022
I wanted to see if the translation was any good, so downloaded the sample to get an idea of how the translation is. Many modern translations are crimes against literature and are cringe bordering on ebonics in an effort to be colloquial. Did the sample give an sample of the translation to find out if Powell is a perpetrator of such crimes? Nope. It's a sample of introductory remarks, which are worthless in determining the quality of translation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
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terrific ... lucid, with wonderful explanations and great pictures. highly recommended.
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Stephen Kelleher
5.0 out of 5 stars I was gonna buy it but then I saw Homer's ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
I was gonna buy it but then I saw Homer's review.
"So full of himself! Puts himself in every stanza! He should be reporting the news, not being it!"
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Kat Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2019
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Great translation.
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Dee
1.0 out of 5 stars Item arrived damaged
Reviewed in Australia on February 19, 2024
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Despite the packaging being intact and the book being shrink wrapped, after I unwrapped it I noticed the book was faulty; one corner is damaged and there is a hole through the cover and pages.
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Despite the packaging being intact and the book being shrink wrapped, after I unwrapped it I noticed the book was faulty; one corner is damaged and there is a hole through the cover and pages.
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