Лучшие книги Пиндара

Это издание — первый на русском языке полный стихотворный перевод Пиндара и первый полный перевод Вакхилида. Пиндар — самый греческий из греческих поэтов. Но широко читаемым автором он так и не стал. В настоящее издание вошли произведения Пиндара: "Олимпийские песни", "Пифийские песни", "Немейские песни", "Истимейские песни". Вакхилид современник и соперник Пиндара. В книгу вошли его произведения: "Эпиникии", "Диферамбы", "Отрывки" (гимны, пеаны, просодии, гипохермы, эпиграммы). В дополнении приведены оды Пиндара и Вакхилида в переводах русских поэтов: Державина, В. И. Водовозова, Анненского.

'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia'

The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races, boxing, wrestling, all-in fighting and the pentathlon, and his Odes are fascinating not only for their poetic qualities, but for what they tell us about the Games. Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations. The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Pindar's startling use of language - striking metaphors, bold syntax, enigmatic expressions - makes reading his poetry a uniquely rewarding experience.

Anthony Verity's lucid translations are complemented by an introduction and notes that provide insight into competition, myth, and meaning.

Odes for Victorious Athletes