The Extant Odes of Pindar;With the Extract ‘Classical Games’ by Francis Storr

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First published in 1874, The Extant Odes of Pindar contains a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar. Pindar numbers amongst the nine canonical lyric poets of ancient Greece. Relatively well-preserved, his odes convey the values and beliefs of Ancient Greece at the beginning of the classical period. Contents include: For Hieron of Syracuse, Winner in the Horse Race , For Theron Of Akragas, Winner in the Chariot-race , For Theron Of Akragas, Winner in the Chariot-race , For Psaumis of Kamarina, Winner in the Mule-chariot-race , For Psaumis of Kamarina, Winner in the Mule-chariot-race , For Ageias of Syracuse, Winner in the Muile-chariot-race , etc. Ernest James Myers (1844-1921) was a Classicist, author, and poet. Other notable works by this author include: The Judgement of Prometheus (1886), Gathered Poems (1904), and Lord Althorp: a Biography (1890). Macha Press is republishing this classic biography now in a new edition complete with the extract ‘Classical Games’ by Francis Storr.