02436cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500700014326400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950801090043052014440053953400450198365300460202885600430207499900170211735907UtSlPG20260610133823.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aRodd, Rennell,d1858-194110aLove, Worship and Death: Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-04-19  aProduced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"Love, Worship and Death: Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology" by Sir Rennell Rodd is a collection of poetic translations that draws from the significant body of work known as the Greek Anthology, which reflects the lyrical expressions of ancient Greece. Written in the early 20th century, this book seeks to make accessible the themes of love, worship, and mortality as represented in Greek poetry, spanning over a millennium from the 7th century BC to the 6th century AD. The anthology provides a glimpse into the rich emotional and philosophical landscapes of ancient Greek life, showcasing the depth of human experience through various poetic voices.  The collection feature renderings from prominent poets, including Sappho and Anacreon, alongside lesser-known figures, capturing the lyrical beauty and nuanced sentiments of their works. Through themes of love and nature intertwined with reflections on death and friendship, Rodd's translations aim to maintain the essence and atmosphere of the original writings. The arrangement roughly follows a chronological progression, allowing readers to appreciate the evolution of themes and styles over time. Each poem resonates with individual thoughts on love’s sweetness, the pain of loss, and the reverence for the divine, making this collection a profound exploration of the human condition as viewed through the ancient Greek lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreek poetry -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35907  c76750d76750