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 Gods & Mortals Epic Quest Poetic Folklore Hero War & Battle Supernatural Journey Political Intrigue Royalty & Courts Adventure Psychological Family Survival

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1Introduction

231Chapter XIX. Seventeenth Year of the War - Parties at Syracuse - Story of Harmodius and Aristogiton - Disgrace of Alcibiades

2Introduction

232Chapter XX. Seventeenth and Eighteenth Years of the War - Inaction of the Athenian Army - Alcibiades at Sparta - Investment of Syracuse

3Historical Context

233The Seventh Book.

4Synopsis (Selection)

234Chapter XXII. Nineteenth Year of the War - Arrival of Demosthenes - Defeat of the Athenians at Epipolae - Folly and Obstinancy of Nicias

5Introduction

235Chapter XXIII. Nineteenth Year of the War - Battles in the Great Harbour - Retreat and Annihilation of the Athenian Army

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6Iliad

236The Eighth Book.

7BOOK I

237Chapter 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

8BOOK II

238Chapter XXVI. Twenty-first Year of the War - Recall of Alcibiades to Samos - Revolt of Euboea and Downfall of the Four Hundred - Battle of Cynossema

9BOOK III

239The Life and Work of Plato

10BOOK IV

240Republic

11BOOK V

241Book I Of Wealth, Justice, Moderation, and Their Opposites

12BOOK VI

242Book II The Individual, the State, and Education

13BOOK VII

243Book III The Arts in Education

14BOOK VIII

244Book IV Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue

15BOOK IX

245Book V On Matrimony and Philosophy

16BOOK X

246Book VI The Philosophy of Government

17BOOK XI

247Book VII On Shadows and Realities in Education

18BOOK XII

248Book VIII Four Forms of Government

19BOOK XIII

249Book IX On Wrong or Right Government, and the Pleasures of Each

20BOOK XIV

250Book X The Recompense of Life

21BOOK XV

251The Apology of Socrates (Plato)

22BOOK XVI

252Symposium (Plato) (pt. 1)

23BOOK XVII

253Symposium (Plato) (pt. 2)

24BOOK XVIII

254Phaedo (Plato) (pt. 1)

25BOOK XIX

255Phaedo (Plato) (pt. 2)

26BOOK XX

256The Life and Work of Aristotle

27BOOK XXI

257Poetics

28BOOK XXII

258Analysis

29BOOK XXIII

259Part 1

30BOOK XXIV

260Part 2

31Odyssey

261Part 3

32BOOK I.

262Politics

33BOOK II.

263Book I

34BOOK III.

264Chapter I

35BOOK IV.

265Chapter II

36BOOK V.

266Chapter III

37BOOK VI.

267Chapter IV

38BOOK VII.

268Chapter V

39BOOK VIII.

269Chapter VI

40BOOK IX.

270Chapter VII

41BOOK X.

271Chapter VIII

42BOOK XI.

272Chapter IX

43BOOK XII.

273Chapter X

44BOOK XIII.

274Chapter XI

45BOOK XIV.

275Chapter XII

46BOOK XV.

276Chapter XIII

47BOOK XVI.

277Book II

48BOOK XVII.

278Chapter I

49BOOK XVIII.

279Chapter II

50BOOK XIX.

280Chapter III

51BOOK XX.

281Chapter IV

52BOOK XXI.

282Chapter V

53BOOK XXII.

283Chapter VI

54BOOK XXIII.

284Chapter VII

55BOOK XXIV.

285Chapter VIII

56Homeric Hymns

286Chapter IX

57THE SO-CALLED HOMERIC HYMNS

287Chapter X

58THE HYMN TO HERMES

288Chapter XI

59THE HYMN TO APHRODITE

289Chapter XII

60THE HYMN TO DEMETER

290Book III

61HYMN TO DEMETER

291Chapter I

62CONCLUSION

292Chapter II

63HOMERIC HYMNS (pt. 1)

293Chapter III

64HOMERIC HYMNS (pt. 2)

294Chapter IV

65Introduction

295Chapter V

66Works and Days

296Chapter VI

67Theogony

297Chapter VII

68Greek Lyric Poetry

298Chapter VIII

69Archilochus

299Chapter IX

70The Life and Work of Alcaeus

300Chapter X

71Longer Fragments

301Chapter XI

72Shorter Fragments

302Chapter XII

73The Life and Work of Sappho

303Chapter XIII

74Sapphics

304Chapter XIV

75Epithalamia: Threnodes

305Chapter XV

76Partheneia: Didaktika

306Chapter XVI

77Erotika: Dithyrambs

307Chapter XVII

78Girl Friends

308Chapter XVIII

79Phaon

309Book IV

80Epigrams

310Chapter I

81Alcman

311Chapter II

82The Life and Work of Alcman

312Chapter III

83Desire

313Chapter IV

84The Mountain Summits Sleep

314Chapter V

85Slumbering are the Mountains

315Chapter VI

86Anacreon

316Chapter VII

87The Life and Work of Theognis of Megara

317Chapter VIII

88Angry Words

318Chapter IX

89Beward Crafty Minds

319Chapter X

90Easy Friends

320Chapter XI

91An Even Line

321Chapter XII

92Fame

322Chapter XIII

93Fate

323Chapter XIV

94Hope

324Chapter XV

95Human Nature

325Chapter XVI

96The Insolence of Wealth

326Book V

97Learning and Wealth

327Chapter I

98On Arranged Marriage

328Chapter II

99On Inborn Traits

329Chapter III

100The Poet and His Muse

330Chapter IV

101Poverty

331Chapter V

102Pride and the State

332Chapter VI

103A Secret Spring

333Chapter VII

104Sumptuous Obsequies

334Chapter VIII

105Sumptuous Obsequies

335Chapter IX

106A Time for Wine

336Chapter X

107Wine

337Chapter XI

108Worldly Wisdom

338Chapter XII

109The Life and Work of Simonides of Ceos

339Book VI

110Danaë and Her Babe Adrift

340Chapter I

111On Those Who Died at Thermopylae

341Chapter II

112The Lesson of the Leaf-Fall

342Chapter III

113The Life and Work of Bacchylides

343Chapter IV

114Athena

344Chapter V

115The Cloud of Fate

345Chapter VI

116The High Immortal Gods are Free

346Chapter VII

117Not to be Born &#x27;twere Best

347Chapter VIII

118Of Happiness to Mortal Man

348Book VII

119Peace in all Her Sweetness Hail

349Chapter I

120Peace on Earth

350Chapter II

121Theseus

351Chapter III

122Truth

352Chapter IV

123The Life and Work of Pindar

353Chapter V

124Olympic Odes

354Chapter VI

125The Second Olympic Ode.

355Chapter VII

126The Third Olympic Ode.

356Chapter VIII

127The Fourth Olympic Ode.

357Chapter IX

128The Fifth Olympic Ode.

358Chapter X

129The Sixth Olympic Ode.

359Chapter XI

130The Seventh Olympic Ode.

360Chapter XII

131The Eighth Olympic Ode.

361Chapter XIII

132The Ninth Olympic Ode.

362Chapter XIV

133The Tenth Olympic Ode.

363Chapter XV

134The Eleventh Olympic Ode.

364Chapter XVI

135The Twelfth Olympic Ode.

365Chapter XVII

136The Thirteenth Olympic Ode.

366Book VIII

137The Fourteenth Olympic Ode.

367Chapter I

138Pythian Odes

368Chapter II

139The Second Pythian Ode.

369Chapter III

140The Third Pythian Ode.

370Chapter IV

141The Fourth Pythian Ode.

371Chapter V

142The Fifth Pythian Ode.

372Chapter VI

143The Sixth Pythian Ode

373Chapter VII

144The Seventh Pythian Ode.

374Nicomachean Ethics

145The Eighth Pythian Ode.

375Book One

146The Ninth Pythian Ode.

376Book Two

147The Tenth Pythian Ode.

377Book Three

148The Eleventh Pythian Ode.

378Book Four

149The Twelfth Pythian Ode.

379Book Five

150Isthmian Odes

380Book Six

151The Second Isthmian Ode.

381Book Seven

152The Third Isthmian Ode.

382Book Eight

153The Fourth Isthmian Ode.

383Book Nine

154The Fifth Isthmian Ode.

384Book Ten

155The Sixth Isthmian Ode.

385The Orations of Lysias

156The Seventh Isthmian Ode.

386The Life and Work of Lysias

157The Eighth Isthmian Ode.

387ORATION II.

158Nemean Odes

388ORATION XIII.

159The Second Nemean Ode.

389ORATION XVI.

160The Third Nemean Ode.

390ORATION XXVIII.

161The Fourth Nemean Ode.

391The Philippics (Demosthenes)

162The Fifth Nemean Ode.

392The Life and Work of Demosthenes

163The Sixth Nemean Ode.

393The First Philippic.

164The Seventh Nemean Ode.

394The Second Philippic.

165The Eighth Nemean Ode.

395The Third Philippic.

166The Ninth Nemean Ode.

396The Fourth Philippic.

167The Tenth Nemean Ode.

397Argonautica (Apollonius)

168The Eleventh Nemean Ode.

398The Life and Work of Apollonius

169The Oresteia (Aeschylus)

399BOOK I

170The Life and Work of Aeschylus

400BOOK II

171Agamemnon

401BOOK III

172The Choephori (The Libation-Bearers)

402BOOK IV

173Eumenides

403Hymns of Callimachus

174The Tragedies of Sophocles

404The Life and Work of Callimachus

175The Life and Work of Sophocles

405I To Zeus

176Ajax

406II To Apollo

177Antigone

407III To Artemis

178Oedipus at Colonus

408IV To Delos

179The Tragedies of Euripides

409V The Bath of Pallas

180The Life and Work of Euripides

410VI To Demeter

181Medea

411The Idylls of Theocritus

182Hippolytus

412The Life and Work of Theocritus

183Bacchae

413IDYLL I.

184The Comedies of Aristophanes

414IDYLL II.

185The Life and Work of Aristophanes

415IDYLL III.

186Frogs

416IDYLL IV.

187Birds (pt. 1)

417IDYLL V.

188Birds (pt. 2)

418IDYLL VI.

189Lysistrata

419IDYLL VII.

190The Life and Work of Herodotus

420IDYLL VIII.

191The Histories

421IDYLL IX.

192The Life and Work of Herodotus

422IDYLL X.

193The First Book of the Histories, called Clio (pt. 1)

423IDYLL XI.

194The First Book of the Histories, called Clio (pt. 2)

424IDYLL XII.

195The Second Book of the Histories, called Euterpe (pt. 1)

425IDYLL XIII.

196The Second Book of the Histories, called Euterpe (pt. 2)

426IDYLL XIV.

197The Third Book of the Histories, called Thaleia (pt. 1)

427IDYLL XV.

198The Third Book of the Histories, called Thaleia (pt. 2)

428IDYLL XVI.

199The Fourth Book of the Histories, called Melpomene (pt. 1)

429IDYLL XVII.

200The Fourth Book of the Histories, called Melpomene (pt. 2)

430IDYLL XVIII.

201The Fifth Book of the Histories, called Terpsichore (pt. 1)

431IDYLL XIX.

202The Fifth Book of the Histories, called Terpsichore (pt. 2)

432IDYLL XX.

203The Sixth Book of the Histories, called Erato (pt. 1)

433IDYLL XXI.

204The Sixth Book of the Histories, called Erato (pt. 2)

434IDYLL XXII.

205The Seventh Book of the Histories, called Polymnia (pt. 1)

435IDYLL XXIII.

206The Seventh Book of the Histories, called Polymnia (pt. 2)

436IDYLL XXIV.

207The Eighth Book of the Histories, called Urania (pt. 1)

437IDYLL XXV.

208The Eighth Book of the Histories, called Urania (pt. 2)

438IDYLL XXVI.

209The Ninth Book of the Histories, called Calliope (pt. 1)

439IDYLL XXVII.

210The Ninth Book of the Histories, called Calliope (pt. 2)

440IDYLL XXVIII.

211The Life and Work of Thucydides

441IDYLL XXIX.

212The Life and Work of Thucydides

442IDYLL XXX.

213Chapter I. The State of Greece from the earliest Times to the Commencement of the Peloponnesian War

443IDYLL XXXI.

214Chapter II. Causes of the War - The Affair of Epidamnus - The Affair of Potidaea

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

215Chapter III. Congress of the Peloponnesian Confederacy at Lacedaemon

445EPIGRAMS AND EPITAPHS.

216Chapter IV. From the end of the Persian to the beginning of the Peloponnesian War - The Progress from Supremacy to Empire

446The Rise and Fall of Greek Supremasy (Plutarch)

217Chapter V. Second Congress at Lacedaemon - Preparations for War and Diplomatic Skirmishes - Cylon - Pausanias - Themistocles

447The Life and Work of Plutarch

218The Second Book.

448Theseus

219Chapter VII. Second Year of the War - The Plague of Athens - Position and Policy of Pericles - Fall of Potidaea

449Solon

220Chapter VIII. Third Year of the War - Investment of Plataea - Naval Victories of Phormio - Thracian Irruption into Macedonia under Sitalces

450Themistocles

221The Third Book.

451Aristides

222Chapter X. Fifth Year of the War - Trial and Execution of the Plataeans - Corcyraean Revolution

452Cimon

223Chapter XI. Year of the War - Campaigns of Demosthenes in Western Greece - Ruin of Ambracia

453Pericles

224The Fourth Book.

454Nicias

225Chapter XIII. Seventh and Eighth Years of the War - End of Corcyraean Revolution - Peace of Gela - Capture of Nisaea

455Alcibiades

226Chapter XIV. Eighth and Ninth Years of the War - Invasion of Boeotia - Fall of Amphipolis - Brilliant Successes of Brasidas

456Phocion

227The Fifth Book.

457Demosthenes

228Chapter XVI. Feeling against Sparta in Peloponnese - League of the Mantineans, Eleans, Argives, and Athenians - Battle of Mantinea and breaking up of the League

458The Enchiridion

229Chapter XVII. Sixteenth Year of the War - The Melian Conference - Fate of Melos

459Analysis

230The Sixth Book.

460Reflection