Theogony and Works and Days (Oxford World's Classics)

This new, fully-annotated translation by a leading expert on Hesiodic poems combines accuracy with readability and includes an introduction and explanatory notes on these two works by one of the oldest known Greek poets. The emTheogony/em contains a systematic genealogy and account of the struggles of the gods, and the emWorks and Days/em offers a compendium of moral and practical advice for a life of honest husbandry.brbrstrongAbout the Series:/strong For over 100 years strongOxford World's Classics/strong has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.