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Odes
Book • 1770
Pindar's Odes are a collection of lyrical poems celebrating athletic victories at ancient Greek games.
They are renowned for their intricate structure, elevated language, and exploration of broader themes.
Pindar's work delves into mythology, ethics, and the human condition, offering profound reflections on life, death, and the pursuit of excellence.
His poems are characterized by their powerful imagery and philosophical depth.
The Odes remain a significant contribution to ancient Greek literature and continue to inspire readers today.
They are renowned for their intricate structure, elevated language, and exploration of broader themes.
Pindar's work delves into mythology, ethics, and the human condition, offering profound reflections on life, death, and the pursuit of excellence.
His poems are characterized by their powerful imagery and philosophical depth.
The Odes remain a significant contribution to ancient Greek literature and continue to inspire readers today.
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Mentioned by Thomas Lackey in the context of discussing the prophecy surrounding Thetis and the birth of Achilles.
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A Discussion on Hesiod's Theogony
Recommended by Vincent Cunningham as a poetry collection offering life-affirming and linguistically dense poems.
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I Need a Critic: May 2025 Edition
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Ryan Holiday as part of the Princeton University Press's Ancient Wisdom series, focusing on his poetry.
Ryan Holiday as part of the Princeton University Press's Ancient Wisdom series, focusing on his poetry.
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Susan Sauve Meyer On Becoming A Better Person With Aristotle
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Ellen Bass as the author of a newish book with marvelous odes to things that have never been praised before in a poem.
Ellen Bass as the author of a newish book with marvelous odes to things that have never been praised before in a poem.
Ep. 32 Ellen Bass: A Podcast for Writers on How to Live the Writing Life
