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Title: Greek Studies: a Series of Essays

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Note: Reading ease score: 39.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: A study of Dionysus; the spiritual form of fire and dew — The bacchanals of Euripides — The myth of Demeter and Persephone — Hippolytus veiled: a study from Euripides — The beginnings of Greek sculpture — The marbles of Aegina — The age of athletic prizemen: a chapter in Greek art

Credits: Produced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D.

Summary: "Greek Studies: A Series of Essays" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century that examines various aspects of ancient Greek culture, including mythology, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. The essays aim to illuminate the intricate relationships among these cultural elements, showcasing how they define the essence of Greek identity and thought. The opening of the book sets the tone for a deep exploration of Greek mythology, starting with "A Study of Dionysus: The Spiritual Form of Fire and Dew." Pater discusses the complexities of the Greek religious landscape, emphasizing how different regions and cultures within Greece worshipped distinct gods. The discussion focuses primarily on Dionysus, illustrating the god's connections to nature, the vine, and human experience. Pater reflects on how the myth of Dionysus resonates with themes of natural fertility, community, and artistic expression, tying the god's essence to the cycles of life and the creative spirit within ancient Greek culture. This thorough and nuanced exploration promises readers a rich understanding of the relationships among mythology, art, and the unique character of ancient Greek civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pater, Walter, 1839-1894

EBook No.: 4035

Published: May 1, 2003

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Greek

Subject: Art, Greek

Subject: Greek drama -- History and criticism

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:31:47Z Greek Studies: a Series of Essays

This edition has images.

Title: Greek Studies: a Series of Essays

Note: Unaccented version in 7gsas10.txt and 7gsas10.zip, accented versions in 8gsas10.txt and 8gsas10.zip

Note: Reading ease score: 39.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: A study of Dionysus; the spiritual form of fire and dew — The bacchanals of Euripides — The myth of Demeter and Persephone — Hippolytus veiled: a study from Euripides — The beginnings of Greek sculpture — The marbles of Aegina — The age of athletic prizemen: a chapter in Greek art

Credits: Produced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D.

Summary: "Greek Studies: A Series of Essays" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century that examines various aspects of ancient Greek culture, including mythology, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. The essays aim to illuminate the intricate relationships among these cultural elements, showcasing how they define the essence of Greek identity and thought. The opening of the book sets the tone for a deep exploration of Greek mythology, starting with "A Study of Dionysus: The Spiritual Form of Fire and Dew." Pater discusses the complexities of the Greek religious landscape, emphasizing how different regions and cultures within Greece worshipped distinct gods. The discussion focuses primarily on Dionysus, illustrating the god's connections to nature, the vine, and human experience. Pater reflects on how the myth of Dionysus resonates with themes of natural fertility, community, and artistic expression, tying the god's essence to the cycles of life and the creative spirit within ancient Greek culture. This thorough and nuanced exploration promises readers a rich understanding of the relationships among mythology, art, and the unique character of ancient Greek civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pater, Walter, 1839-1894

EBook No.: 4035

Published: May 1, 2003

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Greek

Subject: Art, Greek

Subject: Greek drama -- History and criticism

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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