Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 1)

By Aristotle, Plato, Euripides, Gilbert Murray, Epictetus, Pindar, Theocritus, Homer, Plutarch, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Anacreon, Sappho, Thucydides, Hesiod, Demosthenes, Lysias, Alcaeus, Archilochus, Theognis of Megara, Simonides of Ceos, Bacchylides, Apollonius, Callimachus

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In 'Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 1),' readers are invited to immerse themselves in an anthology that draws from a rich tapestry of ancient thinking and literary artistry. This collection showcases a breathtaking range of styles and genres, from the sweeping epics and poignant dramas to the penetrating philosophical discourses, all reflecting the dynamism of classical antiquity. The diversity within these works underscores a universe of human experience and intellectual pursuit, moving seamlessly between the theatrical grandeur of Attic tragedy and the meticulous detail of historical accounts. Each piece presents a distinct yet interconnected narrative that affords new insights into the ancient world's profound discussions on morality, politics, and the human condition. The anthology gathers luminaries such as Aristotle, Plato, Euripides, and more, each contributing a distinct voice to align with the towering intellectual and cultural paradigms of their time. Their collective oeuvre reflects the profound influence of key historical and literary movements, cultivating a dialogue that traverses the boundaries of epistemology, poetics, and pedagogy. This collection not only foregrounds the diversity of thought prevalent in antiquity but also emphasizes the enduring legacy of these thinkers, contextualizing their relevance to contemporary discourse. 'Required Reading' offers a remarkably comprehensive exploration of classical literature, serving both as an essential educational resource and an engaging compendium for those seeking a multifaceted understanding of ancient perspectives. It invites readers to explore the foundational texts that have shaped Western thought and encourages a reconsideration of perennial questions through the diverse lenses of celebrated intellectuals and dramatists. This volume represents a unique intersection of intellectual exploration and aesthetic appreciation, providing invaluable insights into the myriad complexities of the classical era.

Mythological World Poetic Gods & Mortals Political Intrigue Hero War & Battle Epic Quest Psychological Satire Exploration

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1Introduction

232The Sixth Book.

2Introduction

233Chapter XIX. Seventeenth Year of the War - Parties at Syracuse - Story of Harmodius and Aristogiton - Disgrace of Alcibiades

3Historical Context

234Chapter XX. Seventeenth and Eighteenth Years of the War - Inaction of the Athenian Army - Alcibiades at Sparta - Investment of Syracuse

4Synopsis (Selection)

235The Seventh Book.

5Homer

236Chapter XXII. Nineteenth Year of the War - Arrival of Demosthenes - Defeat of the Athenians at Epipolae - Folly and Obstinancy of Nicias

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6Introduction

237Chapter XXIII. Nineteenth Year of the War - Battles in the Great Harbour - Retreat and Annihilation of the Athenian Army

7BOOK I

238The Eighth Book.

8BOOK II

239Chapter XXV. Twentieth and Twenty - first Years of the War - Intrigues of Alcibiades - Withdrawal of the Persian Subsidies - Oligarchical Coup d’Etat at Athens - Patriotism of the Army at Samos

9BOOK III

240Chapter XXVI. Twenty-first Year of the War - Recall of Alcibiades to Samos - Revolt of Euboea and Downfall of the Four Hundred - Battle of Cynossema

10BOOK IV

241Plato

11BOOK V

242The Life and Work of Plato

12BOOK VI

243Book I Of Wealth, Justice, Moderation, and Their Opposites

13BOOK VII

244Book II The Individual, the State, and Education

14BOOK VIII

245Book III The Arts in Education

15BOOK IX

246Book IV Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue

16BOOK X

247Book V On Matrimony and Philosophy

17BOOK XI

248Book VI The Philosophy of Government

18BOOK XII

249Book VII On Shadows and Realities in Education

19BOOK XIII

250Book VIII Four Forms of Government

20BOOK XIV

251Book IX On Wrong or Right Government, and the Pleasures of Each

21BOOK XV

252Book X The Recompense of Life

22BOOK XVI

253The Apology of Socrates (Plato)

23BOOK XVII

254Symposium (Plato) (pt. 1)

24BOOK XVIII

255Symposium (Plato) (pt. 2)

25BOOK XIX

256Phaedo (Plato) (pt. 1)

26BOOK XX

257Phaedo (Plato) (pt. 2)

27BOOK XXI

258Aristotle

28BOOK XXII

259The Life and Work of Aristotle

29BOOK XXIII

260Poetics

30BOOK XXIV

261Analysis

31BOOK I.

262Part 1

32BOOK II.

263Part 2

33BOOK III.

264Part 3

34BOOK IV.

265Book I

35BOOK V.

266Chapter I

36BOOK VI.

267Chapter II

37BOOK VII.

268Chapter III

38BOOK VIII.

269Chapter IV

39BOOK IX.

270Chapter V

40BOOK X.

271Chapter VI

41BOOK XI.

272Chapter VII

42BOOK XII.

273Chapter VIII

43BOOK XIII.

274Chapter IX

44BOOK XIV.

275Chapter X

45BOOK XV.

276Chapter XI

46BOOK XVI.

277Chapter XII

47BOOK XVII.

278Chapter XIII

48BOOK XVIII.

279Book II

49BOOK XIX.

280Chapter I

50BOOK XX.

281Chapter II

51BOOK XXI.

282Chapter III

52BOOK XXII.

283Chapter IV

53BOOK XXIII.

284Chapter V

54BOOK XXIV.

285Chapter VI

55Homeric Hymns

286Chapter VII

56THE SO-CALLED HOMERIC HYMNS

287Chapter VIII

57THE HYMN TO HERMES

288Chapter IX

58THE HYMN TO APHRODITE

289Chapter X

59THE HYMN TO DEMETER

290Chapter XI

60HYMN TO DEMETER

291Chapter XII

61CONCLUSION

292Book III

62HOMERIC HYMNS (pt. 1)

293Chapter I

63HOMERIC HYMNS (pt. 2)

294Chapter II

64Hesiod

295Chapter III

65Introduction

296Chapter IV

66Works and Days

297Chapter V

67Theogony

298Chapter VI

68Greek Lyric Poetry

299Chapter VII

69Archilochus

300Chapter VIII

70Alcaeus

301Chapter IX

71The Life and Work of Alcaeus

302Chapter X

72Longer Fragments

303Chapter XI

73Shorter Fragments

304Chapter XII

74The Life and Work of Sappho

305Chapter XIII

75Sapphics

306Chapter XIV

76Epithalamia: Threnodes

307Chapter XV

77Partheneia: Didaktika

308Chapter XVI

78Erotika: Dithyrambs

309Chapter XVII

79Girl Friends

310Chapter XVIII

80Phaon

311Book IV

81Epigrams

312Chapter I

82Alcman

313Chapter II

83The Life and Work of Alcman

314Chapter III

84Desire

315Chapter IV

85The Mountain Summits Sleep

316Chapter V

86Slumbering are the Mountains

317Chapter VI

87Anacreon

318Chapter VII

88The Life and Work of Theognis of Megara

319Chapter VIII

89Angry Words

320Chapter IX

90Beward Crafty Minds

321Chapter X

91Easy Friends

322Chapter XI

92An Even Line

323Chapter XII

93Fame

324Chapter XIII

94Fate

325Chapter XIV

95Hope

326Chapter XV

96Human Nature

327Chapter XVI

97The Insolence of Wealth

328Book V

98Learning and Wealth

329Chapter I

99On Arranged Marriage

330Chapter II

100On Inborn Traits

331Chapter III

101The Poet and His Muse

332Chapter IV

102Poverty

333Chapter V

103Pride and the State

334Chapter VI

104A Secret Spring

335Chapter VII

105Sumptuous Obsequies

336Chapter VIII

106Sumptuous Obsequies

337Chapter IX

107A Time for Wine

338Chapter X

108Wine

339Chapter XI

109Worldly Wisdom

340Chapter XII

110Simonides of Ceos

341Book VI

111The Life and Work of Simonides of Ceos

342Chapter I

112Danaë and Her Babe Adrift

343Chapter II

113On Those Who Died at Thermopylae

344Chapter III

114The Lesson of the Leaf-Fall

345Chapter IV

115The Life and Work of Bacchylides

346Chapter V

116Athena

347Chapter VI

117The Cloud of Fate

348Chapter VII

118The High Immortal Gods are Free

349Chapter VIII

119Not to be Born &#x27;twere Best

350Book VII

120Of Happiness to Mortal Man

351Chapter I

121Peace in all Her Sweetness Hail

352Chapter II

122Peace on Earth

353Chapter III

123Theseus

354Chapter IV

124Truth

355Chapter V

125The Life and Work of Pindar

356Chapter VI

126Olympic Odes

357Chapter VII

127The Second Olympic Ode.

358Chapter VIII

128The Third Olympic Ode.

359Chapter IX

129The Fourth Olympic Ode.

360Chapter X

130The Fifth Olympic Ode.

361Chapter XI

131The Sixth Olympic Ode.

362Chapter XII

132The Seventh Olympic Ode.

363Chapter XIII

133The Eighth Olympic Ode.

364Chapter XIV

134The Ninth Olympic Ode.

365Chapter XV

135The Tenth Olympic Ode.

366Chapter XVI

136The Eleventh Olympic Ode.

367Chapter XVII

137The Twelfth Olympic Ode.

368Book VIII

138The Thirteenth Olympic Ode.

369Chapter I

139The Fourteenth Olympic Ode.

370Chapter II

140Pythian Odes

371Chapter III

141The Second Pythian Ode.

372Chapter IV

142The Third Pythian Ode.

373Chapter V

143The Fourth Pythian Ode.

374Chapter VI

144The Fifth Pythian Ode.

375Chapter VII

145The Sixth Pythian Ode

376Book One

146The Seventh Pythian Ode.

377Book Two

147The Eighth Pythian Ode.

378Book Three

148The Ninth Pythian Ode.

379Book Four

149The Tenth Pythian Ode.

380Book Five

150The Eleventh Pythian Ode.

381Book Six

151The Twelfth Pythian Ode.

382Book Seven

152Isthmian Odes

383Book Eight

153The Second Isthmian Ode.

384Book Nine

154The Third Isthmian Ode.

385Book Ten

155The Fourth Isthmian Ode.

386The Orations of Lysias

156The Fifth Isthmian Ode.

387The Life and Work of Lysias

157The Sixth Isthmian Ode.

388ORATION II.

158The Seventh Isthmian Ode.

389ORATION XIII.

159The Eighth Isthmian Ode.

390ORATION XVI.

160Nemean Odes

391ORATION XXVIII.

161The Second Nemean Ode.

392The Philippics (Demosthenes)

162The Third Nemean Ode.

393The Life and Work of Demosthenes

163The Fourth Nemean Ode.

394The First Philippic.

164The Fifth Nemean Ode.

395The Second Philippic.

165The Sixth Nemean Ode.

396The Third Philippic.

166The Seventh Nemean Ode.

397The Fourth Philippic.

167The Eighth Nemean Ode.

398Argonautica (Apollonius)

168The Ninth Nemean Ode.

399The Life and Work of Apollonius

169The Tenth Nemean Ode.

400BOOK I

170The Eleventh Nemean Ode.

401BOOK II

171The Oresteia (Aeschylus)

402BOOK III

172The Life and Work of Aeschylus

403BOOK IV

173Agamemnon

404Hymns of Callimachus

174The Choephori (The Libation-Bearers)

405The Life and Work of Callimachus

175Eumenides

406I To Zeus

176The Tragedies of Sophocles

407II To Apollo

177The Life and Work of Sophocles

408III To Artemis

178Ajax

409IV To Delos

179Antigone

410V The Bath of Pallas

180Oedipus at Colonus

411VI To Demeter

181The Tragedies of Euripides

412The Life and Work of Theocritus

182The Life and Work of Euripides

413IDYLL I.

183Medea

414IDYLL II.

184Hippolytus

415IDYLL III.

185Bacchae

416IDYLL IV.

186The Comedies of Aristophanes

417IDYLL V.

187The Life and Work of Aristophanes

418IDYLL VI.

188Frogs

419IDYLL VII.

189Birds

420IDYLL VIII.

190Lysistrata

421IDYLL IX.

191Herodotus

422IDYLL X.

192The Life and Work of Herodotus

423IDYLL XI.

193The Life and Work of Herodotus

424IDYLL XII.

194The First Book of the Histories, called Clio (pt. 1)

425IDYLL XIII.

195The First Book of the Histories, called Clio (pt. 2)

426IDYLL XIV.

196The Second Book of the Histories, called Euterpe (pt. 1)

427IDYLL XV.

197The Second Book of the Histories, called Euterpe (pt. 2)

428IDYLL XVI.

198The Third Book of the Histories, called Thaleia (pt. 1)

429IDYLL XVII.

199The Third Book of the Histories, called Thaleia (pt. 2)

430IDYLL XVIII.

200The Fourth Book of the Histories, called Melpomene (pt. 1)

431IDYLL XIX.

201The Fourth Book of the Histories, called Melpomene (pt. 2)

432IDYLL XX.

202The Fifth Book of the Histories, called Terpsichore (pt. 1)

433IDYLL XXI.

203The Fifth Book of the Histories, called Terpsichore (pt. 2)

434IDYLL XXII.

204The Sixth Book of the Histories, called Erato (pt. 1)

435IDYLL XXIII.

205The Sixth Book of the Histories, called Erato (pt. 2)

436IDYLL XXIV.

206The Seventh Book of the Histories, called Polymnia (pt. 1)

437IDYLL XXV.

207The Seventh Book of the Histories, called Polymnia (pt. 2)

438IDYLL XXVI.

208The Eighth Book of the Histories, called Urania (pt. 1)

439IDYLL XXVII.

209The Eighth Book of the Histories, called Urania (pt. 2)

440IDYLL XXVIII.

210The Ninth Book of the Histories, called Calliope (pt. 1)

441IDYLL XXIX.

211The Ninth Book of the Histories, called Calliope (pt. 2)

442IDYLL XXX.

212Thucydides

443IDYLL XXXI.

213The Life and Work of Thucydides

444FRAGMENT PROM THE &quot;BERENICE.&quot;

214The Life and Work of Thucydides

445EPIGRAMS AND EPITAPHS.

215Chapter I. The State of Greece from the earliest Times to the Commencement of the Peloponnesian War

446The Rise and Fall of Greek Supremasy (Plutarch)

216Chapter II. Causes of the War - The Affair of Epidamnus - The Affair of Potidaea

447The Life and Work of Plutarch

217Chapter III. Congress of the Peloponnesian Confederacy at Lacedaemon

448Theseus

218Chapter IV. From the end of the Persian to the beginning of the Peloponnesian War - The Progress from Supremacy to Empire

449Solon

219Chapter V. Second Congress at Lacedaemon - Preparations for War and Diplomatic Skirmishes - Cylon - Pausanias - Themistocles

450Themistocles

220The Second Book.

451Aristides

221Chapter VII. Second Year of the War - The Plague of Athens - Position and Policy of Pericles - Fall of Potidaea

452Cimon

222Chapter VIII. Third Year of the War - Investment of Plataea - Naval Victories of Phormio - Thracian Irruption into Macedonia under Sitalces

453Pericles

223The Third Book.

454Nicias

224Chapter X. Fifth Year of the War - Trial and Execution of the Plataeans - Corcyraean Revolution

455Alcibiades

225Chapter XI. Year of the War - Campaigns of Demosthenes in Western Greece - Ruin of Ambracia

456Phocion

226The Fourth Book.

457Demosthenes

227Chapter XIII. Seventh and Eighth Years of the War - End of Corcyraean Revolution - Peace of Gela - Capture of Nisaea

458Epictetus

228Chapter XIV. Eighth and Ninth Years of the War - Invasion of Boeotia - Fall of Amphipolis - Brilliant Successes of Brasidas

459The Enchiridion

229The Fifth Book.

460Analysis

230Chapter XVI. Feeling against Sparta in Peloponnese - League of the Mantineans, Eleans, Argives, and Athenians - Battle of Mantinea and breaking up of the League

461Reflection

231Chapter XVII. Sixteenth Year of the War - The Melian Conference - Fate of Melos