9780259491477 - I Mimi di Eroda: Scene Greche Scoperte in un Papiro Egizio Conservato Nel 'British Museum' (con 12 Incisioni) (Classic Reprint) de Setti, Giovanni (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of seven lively and intimate poetic scenes from ancient Greece, newly translated into English. These vibrant snapshots of everyday life offer a unique glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the Hellenistic world. The author, a skilled poet who called himself Herodas, uses sharp wit and keen observation to paint vivid portraits of ordinary peopleâ"a gossiping housewife, a tricky pimp, a bullying schoolmaster, and a jealous mistress among them. Blending humor with pathos, Herodas's "mimes" tackle themes of love, lust, social status, and the human condition with a frankness that feels startlingly contemporary. Through these engaging vignettes, this book opens a window into a distant past, revealing the surprising similarities between our own world and that of the ancient Greeks. Herodas's work offers a fresh perspective on classical literature and provides valuable insights into the lives of ordinary people in the Hellenistic era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.