The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from I Mimi di Eroda: Scene Greche Scoperte in un Papiro Egizio Conservato Nel ''British Museum'' (con 12 Incisioni) (Classic Reprint)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work''s historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of seven lively and intimate poetic scenes from ancient Greece, newly translated into English. These vibrant snapshots of everyday life offer a unique glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the Hellenistic world. The author, a skilled poet who called himself Herodas, uses sharp wit and keen observation to paint vivid portraits of ordinary peopleâ"a gossiping housewife, a tricky pimp, a bullying schoolmaster, and a jealous mistress among them. Blending humor with pathos, Herodas's "mimes" tackle themes of love, lust, social status, and the human condition with a frankness that feels startlingly contemporary. Through these engaging vignettes, this book opens a window into a distant past, revealing the surprising similarities between our own world and that of the ancient Greeks. Herodas's work offers a fresh perspective on classical literature and provides valuable insights into the lives of ordinary people in the Hellenistic era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259491477_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259491477
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259491477
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)