1893 (3d Ed.) Studies of the Greek Poets (2 Vols.) John Addington Symonds For Sale

18932 VolumesStudies of the Greek PoetsJohn Addington SymondsGood condition (see photos)A few prior owners & names (see photos)No witting on the textBindings are tightVol. 1 pp. 466Vol. 2 pp. 419Dimensions (each book)8 1/2\" x 6\" x 1 1/8\"\"Studies of the Greek Poets\" is a two-volume scholarly work by John Addington Symonds (1840–1893), a prominent English poet, literary critic, and cultural historian known for his writings on the Renaissance, classical antiquity, and same-sex love in ancient Greece. Symonds approached Greek literature with a modern critical lens, emphasizing its spiritual and cultural significance rather than purely philological analysis. The work covers poets from early epic and lyric traditions through to dramatists like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, with discussions of tragedy, comedy, and later Hellenistic developments. The 1893 third edition reflects revisions and is valued for its accessible yet insightful essays on Greek poetry, blending historical context, literary analysis, and aesthetic appreciation.Volume 1includes:Early Greek philosophy and poetryGnomic poets (e.g., Solon)Homer, HesiodLyric poets like Pindar, SapphoChapters on specific figures and themesVolume 2 covers:Greek tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides)Aristophanes and comedyLater poets and broader reflections on Greek literature\'s periods and influence.AI Grok