{"title":"Theognis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eTheognis\u003c\/strong\u003e delve into the rich tradition of Greek elegiac poetry, offering reflections on morality, society, and personal conduct through poignant verse. These texts invite readers to engage with the ethical and cultural concerns of ancient Greece, framed by a distinctive poetic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Theognis’s writings resonate as timeless explorations of human nature and communal values. Readers interested in classical literature and the philosophical underpinnings of early Greek society will find these works both illuminating and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hesiod-and-theognis-by-theognis-9780140442830","title":"Hesiod and Theognis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the poetry of Hesiod and Theognis offers a superb introduction to the life and thought of ancient Greece. \u003cem\u003eHesiod's Theogony\u003c\/em\u003e (c. 725 BCE) is a powerful creation myth: an epic, bloody tale of dark forces, sex, and violence, tracing the history of the world from primeval Chaos to the establishment of Zeus as supreme king of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, \u003cem\u003eHesiod's Works and Days\u003c\/em\u003e, written to advise his indolent brother Perseus, is an intriguing, sophisticated combination of ethical maxims, social and political comment, and superstitious law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElegiac rather than epic, the works of Theognis—written some two centuries after Hesiod—include theological speculations, love lyrics, and moral advice for his protagonist Kurnos, reflecting the moods and themes of an aristocratic poet who mourned a changing Greek society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545994645740,"sku":"9780140442830","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27316073482237.jpg?v=1749826436"},{"product_id":"greek-elegiac-poetry-by-theognis-9780674995826","title":"Greek Elegiac Poetry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek poetry of the archaic period that we call elegy was composed primarily for banquets and convivial gatherings. Its subject matter consists of almost any topic, excluding only the scurrilous and obscene. In this completely new Loeb Classical Library edition, Douglas Gerber provides a faithful translation of the fragments and significant testimonia that have come down to us, with full explanatory notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost substantial in this volume is the collection of elegiac verses to which \u003cem\u003eTheognis\u003c\/em\u003e' name is attached. Drinking and merry-making are frequent themes in these poems; there are also more reflective and philosophic pieces and love poems. Together they offer an interesting picture of an aristocratic man's views about life, friendship, fate, and daily concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso notable in this volume is the martial verse of the Spartan Tyrtaeus and the poetry of Solon, Athens' famous lawmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147280363756,"sku":"9780674995826","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674995826-greek-elegiac-poetry.jpg?v=1786448167"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/theognis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}