Hesiod: the Art of Myth
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Hesiod is one of the most important mythological poets in ancient Greece, and his works can be regarded as the historical cornerstone of Greek civilization. Although "Theogony" and "Labor and Days" are small in length, their impact is huge. However, the relevant research literature is very limited. "Hesiod: The Art of Mythology" is a collection of papers from an international symposium in 1989. Most of the topics focus on interpreting the writing style of Hesiod's mythological poems, as well as some important chapters that have a profound impact on Western tradition. This book includes 13 selected translations, which are intended to enable readers to grasp Hesiod's narrative intention and the mythological implications of it as a whole, without neglecting the details of the text. The translator of this book, Wu Yaling, has studied in Paris for many years and has a special liking for ancient Greek literature. His precise and elegant translation allows readers to appreciate the academic achievements of today's French classical scholarship. This book is significantly revised based on the first edition of "Hesiod: The Art of Myth" published by Huaxia Publishing House in 2004, with detailed corrections and re-translation of several paragraphs.
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