Extracts From The Greek Elegiac Poets: From Callinus To Callimachus: To Which Are Added A Few (1880) - Paperback

Extracts From The Greek Elegiac Poets: From Callinus To Callimachus: To Which Are Added A Few (1880) is a book compiled by Herbert Kynaston. The book contains a selection of extracts from the works of Greek elegiac poets, starting from Callinus and ending with Callimachus. The elegiac poetry genre is characterized by a specific meter and was often used to express sorrow or mourning. The book includes translations of the original Greek texts, allowing readers to explore the themes and styles of these poets. In addition to the extracts, Kynaston has also included a few of his own translations. This book provides an insight into the world of ancient Greek poetry and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature.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.