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100 1 _aPater, Walter,
_d1839-1894
245 1 0 _aGreek Studies: a Series of Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aUnaccented version in 7gsas10.txt and 7gsas10.zip, accented versions in 8gsas10.txt and 8gsas10.zip
500 _aRelease date is 2003-05-01
505 0 _aA study of Dionysus; the spiritual form of fire and dew — The bacchanals of Euripides — The myth of Demeter and Persephone — Hippolytus veiled: a study from Euripides — The beginnings of Greek sculpture — The marbles of Aegina — The age of athletic prizemen: a chapter in Greek art
508 _aProduced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D.
520 _a"Greek Studies: A Series of Essays" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century that examines various aspects of ancient Greek culture, including mythology, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. The essays aim to illuminate the intricate relationships among these cultural elements, showcasing how they define the essence of Greek identity and thought. The opening of the book sets the tone for a deep exploration of Greek mythology, starting with "A Study of Dionysus: The Spiritual Form of Fire and Dew." Pater discusses the complexities of the Greek religious landscape, emphasizing how different regions and cultures within Greece worshipped distinct gods. The discussion focuses primarily on Dionysus, illustrating the god's connections to nature, the vine, and human experience. Pater reflects on how the myth of Dionysus resonates with themes of natural fertility, community, and artistic expression, tying the god's essence to the cycles of life and the creative spirit within ancient Greek culture. This thorough and nuanced exploration promises readers a rich understanding of the relationships among mythology, art, and the unique character of ancient Greek civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Greek
653 _aArt, Greek
653 _aGreek drama -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4035
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