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# Classic Greek wisdom Timeless mythic drama Lombardo's vivid narration Works and Days and Theogony (Hackett Classics)

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> 📜 Unlock the epic origins of Western culture—where myth meets timeless wisdom!

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## Key Features

- • **Cultural Milieu Captured:** Gain insights into the social and natural world of ancient Greece, from farming to divine battles.
- • **Ancient Wisdom Reimagined:** Dive into the roots of Western thought with Hesiod’s foundational texts, blending philosophy and mythology.
- • **Rich Scholarly Commentary:** Benefit from Robert Lamberton’s concise, informative introduction and notes that illuminate the text.
- • **Lombardo’s Lively Translation:** Experience a fresh, accessible voice that brings ancient Greek poetry to life with humor and sharpness.
- • **A Must-Have for Classics Enthusiasts:** Join thousands of readers who rate this edition 4.5 stars, making it a top pick in ancient literature.

## Overview

This used edition of 'Works and Days and Theogony' (Hackett Classics) offers a highly praised translation by Stanley Lombardo, known for its lively and accessible style. It includes Robert Lamberton’s expert introduction and notes, providing rich scholarly context. Celebrated for capturing the spirit of ancient Greek poetry and mythology, this book ranks highly in literature and ancient poetry categories, boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 200 readers.

## Description

"Robert Lamberton's Introduction is an excellent, concise exposition of current scholarly debate: his notes are informative and helpful. . . . Those who want a translation that captures something of the spirit of an ancient Greek poetic voice and its cultural milieu and transmits it in an appealing, lively, and accessible style will now turn to Lombardo." --M. A. Katz, Wesleyan University, in CHOICE

Review: A wonderful piece of work - There is something about Stanley Lombardo's translation of "Works and Days" that makes me - no expert in this field - think of Bob Dylan or even Gordon Lightfoot - singers from the 60s and 70s who "sang story" in words that had to be heard over and over again, and never mind the CD liner notes. "Works And Days" comes across as run-together songs of wisdom rooted in very specific, localized moments of place, time and actions. I began reading it silently - a very modern habit, after all - and after a page or two found myself reading aloud because Lombardo has given, or caught, a definite, distinctive and specific voice here. Yes, rustic and vulgar, but there are notes of pithy sharpness, and little riffs of humor, and always just enough "what IS he talking about??" to leave you with a sense of mysteries and insights beyond the surface practical knowledge of seasonal planting, tending, harvesting and harrowing "Theogony" comes in a differently distinctive voice, a really energetic narrative-poetic voice that can be both intimate and resonant at the same time. For those of us who have half or completely forgotten our Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and muses, here it all is, this is where they were all organized into generations and Ages of This and That... There is something close to soft affection in places (the Storm King's daughters, e.g. at line 50ff), while the recitative concerning the battle of the Titans - especially the fiery, thunderous descent of Zeus - needs Beethoven's Fifth crashing behind the scenes. A wonderful piece of work; I want the audio format for grandchild and god-children. Great stuff. Buy it.
Review: Go back to the beginning of Civilization with a master story teller. - Everything you've ever heard about Greek mythology starts with this guy. He might have even been before Homer, or they might have been contemporaries. More importantly, the root of all Western thought, philosophy is here too. When Hesiod wrote about the Greek pantheon the Old Testament was just appearing in its final form. The introduction and commentary are great as well. You will surprised by how many of our wise sayings came from these books. Why read hand - me - down ideas on Philosophy when the originals are still with us and so interesting and easy to read. Way more sex and violence than anything in the movies. Also goes a long way in explaining how the younger generation always has to move the last generation away if they ever hope to run things. Also makes me really glad to be a Christian. People today talk about how the God of the Bible was so cruel...the Titans and Olympians have all that and the worst qualities of people as well.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,255 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #98 in Literature #164 in Ancient & Classical Poetry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 223 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful piece of work
*by A***R on August 19, 2014*

There is something about Stanley Lombardo's translation of "Works and Days" that makes me - no expert in this field - think of Bob Dylan or even Gordon Lightfoot - singers from the 60s and 70s who "sang story" in words that had to be heard over and over again, and never mind the CD liner notes. "Works And Days" comes across as run-together songs of wisdom rooted in very specific, localized moments of place, time and actions. I began reading it silently - a very modern habit, after all - and after a page or two found myself reading aloud because Lombardo has given, or caught, a definite, distinctive and specific voice here. Yes, rustic and vulgar, but there are notes of pithy sharpness, and little riffs of humor, and always just enough "what IS he talking about??" to leave you with a sense of mysteries and insights beyond the surface practical knowledge of seasonal planting, tending, harvesting and harrowing "Theogony" comes in a differently distinctive voice, a really energetic narrative-poetic voice that can be both intimate and resonant at the same time. For those of us who have half or completely forgotten our Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and muses, here it all is, this is where they were all organized into generations and Ages of This and That... There is something close to soft affection in places (the Storm King's daughters, e.g. at line 50ff), while the recitative concerning the battle of the Titans - especially the fiery, thunderous descent of Zeus - needs Beethoven's Fifth crashing behind the scenes. A wonderful piece of work; I want the audio format for grandchild and god-children. Great stuff. Buy it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go back to the beginning of Civilization with a master story teller.
*by X***N on March 8, 2014*

Everything you've ever heard about Greek mythology starts with this guy. He might have even been before Homer, or they might have been contemporaries. More importantly, the root of all Western thought, philosophy is here too. When Hesiod wrote about the Greek pantheon the Old Testament was just appearing in its final form. The introduction and commentary are great as well. You will surprised by how many of our wise sayings came from these books. Why read hand - me - down ideas on Philosophy when the originals are still with us and so interesting and easy to read. Way more sex and violence than anything in the movies. Also goes a long way in explaining how the younger generation always has to move the last generation away if they ever hope to run things. Also makes me really glad to be a Christian. People today talk about how the God of the Bible was so cruel...the Titans and Olympians have all that and the worst qualities of people as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Translation of One of the Earliest Greek Poets
*by R***E on December 26, 2017*

It translates Hesiod. The oldest Greek poet. It is unclear who lived longer ago, he or Homer. I have to say that the poetry is well translated. It is understandable to an English speaking person. Of course, the job of translating is a matter of six of one and half a dozen of the other. However, I think the translator made good choices. For the purposes of my research, I had no problem finding the context of well-known passages, like Hesiod's Ages of Man, or seeing the Hittite tale of Kumarbi in Hesiod's dissertation on the early gods. Thus, if you intend to research the early Greek religion or early Greek ways, I would buy this book.

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