Callimachus 
Delphi Complete Works of Callimachus (Illustrated) 

Callimachus of Cyrene, famed scholar of the Library of Alexandria, was among the most productive and influential poets of the Hellenistic age. A master of the short poetic form, Callimachus rejected epics modelled after Homer, setting a literary trend for miniaturistic detail. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides e Readers with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive e Book presents Callimachus’ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Callimachus’ life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Callimachus, in both English translation and the original Greek
* Concise introduction to Callimachus and his works
* Includes A. W. Mair’s translations, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Callimachus
* Translations of rare fragments, first time in digital publishing
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the poems or works you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Greek text of the Hymns and Epigrams, allowing readers to compare sections – ideal for students
* Features a bonus biography – discover Callimachus’ ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

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CONTENTS:

The Translations
Callimachus: His Life and Works
Hymns
Epigrams
Fragments

The Greek Texts
List of Greek Texts

The Dual Texts
Dual Greek and English Texts

The Biography
Introduction to Callimachus by A. W. Mair

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