{"title":"Hipponax","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the distinctive voice of \u003cstrong\u003eHipponax\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancient Greek poet renowned for his sharp wit and innovative use of the iambic metre. His works offer a vivid glimpse into archaic poetry, blending satire with rich cultural insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection delves into \u003cem\u003eGreek Iambic Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e and related studies, inviting readers to appreciate the enduring impact of Hipponax's biting humour and rhythmic mastery within the wider context of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greek-iambic-poetry-by-semonides-9780674995819","title":"Greek Iambic Poetry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poetry of the archaic period that the Greeks called iambic is characterized by scornful criticism of friend and foe and by sexual license. The purpose of these poems is unclear, but they seem to have some connection with cult songs used in religious festivals—for example, those honoring Dionysus and Demeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition of early Greek iambic poetry, Douglas Gerber provides a faithful and fully annotated translation of the fragments that have come down to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchilochus expressed himself in colourful and vigorous language. Famous throughout antiquity for his winged barbs, he is often considered the archetypal poet of blame. Other major poets in this volume are Semonides, best known for a long misogynistic poem describing ten types of wives, and Hipponax, who was much admired by the poets of Hellenistic Alexandria, in part for his depictions of the licentious and seamy side of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume, \u003cem\u003eGreek Iambic Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a unique insight into the vibrant and often caustic world of early Greek literary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536620503276,"sku":"9780674995819","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674995819-greek-iambic-poetry.jpg?v=1776384864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/hipponax.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}