Odes of Victory.
PINDAR. The Olympian and Pythian Odes. With an introduction and a translation into English verse by C.J. Billson. [xxiv], 297. Illustrated with wood-engravings by John Farleigh. 4to., bound in a new deluxe blue half morocco binding, red morocco spine label. Blackwell, 1928-1930.
"In these complex poems, Pindar commemorates the achievement of athletes and powerful rulers against the backdrop of divine favor, human failure, heroic legend, and the moral ideals of aristocratic Greek society. Readers have long savored them for their rich poetic language and imagery, moral maxims, and vivid portrayals of sacred myths" (Harvard University Press).
The present edition is limited to just 250 copies, superbly printed at the Shakespeare Head Press (Stratford-upon-Avon) in Greek and Roman types on thick paper; an outstanding bilingual production with Greek and English on opposing pages. The fine woodcuts by John Farleigh are stylized illustrations in the Etruscan manner. In brilliant condition.
Item nr. 101829
Price:
$750.00