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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Agis Marinis (University of Patras, Greece)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge ISBN: 9781032823010ISBN 10: 1032823011 Pages: 214 Publication Date: 22 May 2026 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Κῶμος and Ὕμνος: Generic and performative aspects of the epinician; 2. The poet and the Muses; 3. Poetic inspiration and the divine world; 4. The poetic enactment of panhellenic religion; Concluding reflections.Reviews""...this study represents a valuable contribution to contemporary scholarship on Pindar and Archaic-Classical Greek lyric, while also offering an accessible introduction for non-specialists to the major interpretative issues related to this complex, captivating literary figure... The monograph offers insightful discussions of textual and interpretative problems concerning the analyzed passages, demonstrating a solid and confident command of Pindaric language, style, and imagery, along with a deep familiarity with both earlier and contemporary secondary literature."" - Bryn Mawr Classical Review ""M.’s work makes a significant and thought-provoking contribution to the study of Pindaric victory odes, particularly through its compelling examples illuminating the relationship between the ‘poetic I’ and divine interaction... This work serves as a valuable resource not only for scholars and students but also for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Pindaric poetics and themes related to religion."" - The Classical Review Author InformationAgis Marinis (PhD Cantab.) is Associate Professor of Greek Philology and Drama (University of Patras, Greece). His scholarly focus includes Pindaric poetry, as well as Greek tragedy and its reception, with particular emphasis on Aeschylus. He co-edited Elements of Tragedy in Flavian Epic (2021). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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