From Homer to Theocritus

""From Homer to Theocritus: A Manual of Greek Literature"" by Edward Capps is a comprehensive guide to the literary works of ancient Greece. The book covers the major literary genres of Greek literature, including epic poetry, lyric poetry, drama, and prose. It begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the literary works that emerged during this time period. The book then delves into the works of some of the most famous Greek authors, including Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the author's life and works, as well as an examination of the literary techniques and themes that are present in their writing. Throughout the book, Capps also explores the influence of Greek literature on later writers and cultures, including the Romans, the Renaissance, and modern literature. He also provides insights into the role of literature in Greek society, including its use in education, politics, and religious rituals. Overall, ""From Homer to Theocritus: A Manual of Greek Literature"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of ancient Greece. It offers a comprehensive overview of the major literary works of the time and provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural context in which they were created.1901. Capps, Professor of Greek in the University of Chicago writes in the Preface: This volume aims to present a concise but complete survey of the Greek literature of the classical period, extended so as to include the two branches of poetry, the New Comedy and the Idyll, which were brought to perfection after the overthrow of Greek liberty by Alexander. Contents: Epic Poetry. Introduction to the Iliad; The Main Action of the Iliad; The Odyssey. Homer and Troy; The Homeric Hymns and Hesiod; The Elegiac, Iambic, and Melic Poets; Choral Lyric. Pindar; Tragic Poetry. Aeschylus; Sophocles; Euripides; Comic Poetry. Aristophanes; The Historians. Herodotus; Thucydides and Xenophon; The Orators. Demosthenes; Philosophical Prose. Plato; Aristotle; The Lost Writers of the Fourth Century; and Theocritus and His Age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.