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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780195099829 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195099826 |
| Author | David Sider, Philodemus |
| Language | English |
| Book Subtitle | Introduction, Text, And Commentary |
| Book Description | This edition collects all the epigrams attributed to Epicurean philosopher and poet Philodemos of Gadara (c.110-40 BC). In editing these epigrams, Sider has re-examined several manuscripts of the Greek Anthology. Thirty-eight epigrams (three only doubtfully Philodemean, and two spurious) are printed in the original Greek and in English translation, with full critical apparatus and commentary. Sider also includes the text of a recently edited papyrus containing fragments of many known and newly discovered epigrams by Philodemos. In addition to the usual issues involved in editing a Classical poet-i.e. the poet's life, his use of meter, the epigrammatic tradition, and the place of the epigram |
| Publication Date | 15-Dec-12 |
| Number of Pages | 272 |
The Epigrams Of Philodemos hardcover english - 15-Dec-12
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