The Odes of Anacreon

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852

Contributor:

Girodet-Trioson, Anne-Louis, 1767-1824

Standardized Title:

Anacreontea. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Odes of Anacreon" by Thomas Moore is a collection of poetic translations of the original works by the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, written during the 19th century. This book captures themes of love, wine, and the pleasures of life through lyrical expression and is enriched with illustrations that highlight the sensual and celebratory nature of Anacreon's odes. It reflects the Romantic era's fascination with classical themes, beauty, and indulgence. The content of the book features a series of odes that explore the joys and sorrows associated with love and the beauty of the natural world. Each ode conveys a narrative or feeling, often celebrating the allure of love and the pleasures of wine in a rich, evocative style. Moore's translations aim to capture the spirit of Anacreon's original verses while incorporating his own flair for lyrical elegance. The illustrations by Girodet de Roussy further enhance the text, depicting scenes that embody the vibrant and carefree essence of Anacreon's themes, making the collection a delight for both poetry lovers and art enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Margo Romberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-12-06