Yale Classics - Ancient Greek Literature
Mythology, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Theater (Including Biographies of Authors and Critical Study of Each Work)By Aristotle, Plato, Euripides, Gilbert Murray, Epictetus, Theocritus, Homer, Plutarch, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Anacreon, Sappho, Thucydides, Hesiod, Demosthenes, Lysias, Alcaeus, Archilochus, Theognis of Megara, Simonides of Ceos, Bacchylides, Apollonius, Callimachus
Length202h 4m
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Yale Classics - Ancient Greek Literature presents a profound tapestry of the literary genius that shaped Western intellectual and artistic traditions. This anthology expertly curates a diverse range of works, from the epic storytelling of Homer to the philosophical inquiries of Plato, offering readers insight into the rich thematic and stylistic diversity of ancient Greek literature. Through its piece-by-piece exploration of heroism, tragedy, passion, and the pursuit of knowledge, the collection invites readers to traverse the complex narratives, lyrical poetry, and influential philosophies that underpinned ancient Greek culture. Its varied compositions highlight the enduring significance of these classic works, allowing modern readers to glimpse into a civilization defined by its literary brilliance. Bringing together an illustrious assembly of authors, the collection illuminates the deep literary traditions birthed in ancient Greece. Figures such as Aristotle and Sappho are presented alongside dramatists like Aeschylus and comic playwrights like Aristophanes, showcasing the breadth of this civilization's literary achievements. The anthology aligns with'Äîand indeed, profoundly influences'Äîthe realms of philosophical thought, historical record, and poetic expression, providing readers with an enriched understanding of early thought currents that set the foundation for much of Western literature and philosophy, from rhetoric to lyrical articulation. This curated selection offers readers an invaluable opportunity to explore a multitude of ancient perspectives and styles, all within one comprehensive volume. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of literature and history will find in Yale Classics - Ancient Greek Literature both an educational resource and a captivating journey through the literary landscapes of a bygone era. This anthology prompts reflection and dialogue about human experiences that, despite the centuries, continue to resonate today, making it an essential addition to any intellectually curious reader's library.
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GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics
Length202 hrs 4 mins
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Publish dateDec 27, 2023
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Table of contents
1Yale Classics - Ancient Greek Literature
60The Histories (pt. 13)
2Introduction
61The Histories (pt. 14)
3Iliad (pt. 1)
62The Life and Work of Thucydides
4Iliad (pt. 2)
63History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 1)
5Iliad (pt. 3)
64History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 2)
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6Iliad (pt. 4)
65History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 3)
7Iliad (pt. 5)
66History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 4)
8Iliad (pt. 6)
67History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 5)
9Iliad (pt. 7)
68History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 6)
10Odyssey (pt. 1)
69History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 7)
11Odyssey (pt. 2)
70History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 8)
12Odyssey (pt. 3)
71History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 9)
13Odyssey (pt. 4)
72History of the Peloponnesian War (pt. 10)
14Odyssey (pt. 5)
73The Life and Work of Plato
15Homeric Hymns (pt. 1)
74Republic (pt. 1)
16Homeric Hymns (pt. 2)
75Republic (pt. 2)
17Introduction
76Republic (pt. 3)
18Works and Days
77Republic (pt. 4)
19Theogony
78Republic (pt. 5)
20Archilochus
79Republic (pt. 6)
21Alcaeus
80The Apology of Socrates (Plato)
22Sappho
81Symposium (Plato) (pt. 1)
23Alcman
82Symposium (Plato) (pt. 2)
24Anacreon
83Phaedo (Plato) (pt. 1)
25Theognis of Megara
84Phaedo (Plato) (pt. 2)
26Simonides of Ceos
85The Life and Work of Aristotle
27Bacchylides
86Poetics
28Pindar (pt. 1)
87Politics (pt. 1)
29Pindar (pt. 2)
88Politics (pt. 2)
30Pindar (pt. 3)
89Politics (pt. 3)
31The Life and Work of Aeschylus
90Politics (pt. 4)
32Agamemnon
91Nicomachean Ethics (pt. 1)
33The Choephori (The Libation-Bearers)
92Nicomachean Ethics (pt. 2)
34Eumenides
93Nicomachean Ethics (pt. 3)
35The Life and Work of Sophocles
94Nicomachean Ethics (pt. 4)
36Ajax
95The Orations of Lysias (pt. 1)
37Antigone
96The Orations of Lysias (pt. 2)
38Oedipus at Colonus
97The Orations of Lysias (pt. 3)
39The Life and Work of Euripides
98The Philippics (Demosthenes) (pt. 1)
40Medea
99The Philippics (Demosthenes) (pt. 2)
41Hippolytus
100Argonautica (Apollonius) (pt. 1)
42Bacchae
101Argonautica (Apollonius) (pt. 2)
43The Life and Work of Aristophanes
102Argonautica (Apollonius) (pt. 3)
44Frogs
103Hymns of Callimachus
45Birds
104The Idylls of Theocritus (pt. 1)
46Lysistrata
105The Idylls of Theocritus (pt. 2)
47The Life and Work of Herodotus
106The Life and Work of Plutarch
48The Histories (pt. 1)
107Theseus
49The Histories (pt. 2)
108Solon
50The Histories (pt. 3)
109Themistocles
51The Histories (pt. 4)
110Aristides
52The Histories (pt. 5)
111Cimon
53The Histories (pt. 6)
112Pericles
54The Histories (pt. 7)
113Nicias
55The Histories (pt. 8)
114Alcibiades
56The Histories (pt. 9)
115Phocion
57The Histories (pt. 10)
116Demosthenes
58The Histories (pt. 11)
117The Enchiridion
59The Histories (pt. 12)
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