Project Gutenberg 2011-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 86 Rodd, Rennell 1858 1941 Rennell, James Rennell Rodd, Baron Rodd, James Rennell Love, Worship and Death: Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Love, Worship and Death: Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology" by Sir Rennell Rodd is a collection of poetic translations that draws from the significant body of work known as the Greek Anthology, which reflects the lyrical expressions of ancient Greece. Written in the early 20th century, this book seeks to make accessible the themes of love, worship, and mortality as represented in Greek poetry, spanning over a millennium from the 7th century BC to the 6th century AD. The anthology provides a glimpse into the rich emotional and philosophical landscapes of ancient Greek life, showcasing the depth of human experience through various poetic voices. The collection feature renderings from prominent poets, including Sappho and Anacreon, alongside lesser-known figures, capturing the lyrical beauty and nuanced sentiments of their works. Through themes of love and nature intertwined with reflections on death and friendship, Rodd's translations aim to maintain the essence and atmosphere of the original writings. The arrangement roughly follows a chronological progression, allowing readers to appreciate the evolution of themes and styles over time. Each poem resonates with individual thoughts on love’s sweetness, the pain of loss, and the reverence for the divine, making this collection a profound exploration of the human condition as viewed through the ancient Greek lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Greek poetry -- Translations into English PA Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 71960 72031 2024-09-15T09:06:55.440014 2023-09-15T14:20:50.724319 text/html text/html 50616 2024-04-02T23:53:44 text/html 91468 2024-09-15T09:06:59.746998 application/epub+zip 90334 2024-09-15T09:06:56.938989 application/epub+zip 90333 2024-09-15T09:06:56.010004 application/epub+zip 288035 2024-09-15T09:07:01.553978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273523 2024-09-15T09:06:59.116999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170137 2022-09-16T12:21:55.601913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52803 2024-09-15T09:06:54.909007 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32910 2024-04-03T00:22:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15125 2024-09-15T09:07:01.679964 application/rdf+xml 23816 2024-09-15T09:06:56.384003 image/jpeg 4644 2024-09-15T09:06:56.208995 image/jpeg 92871 2024-09-15T09:06:55.447011 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog