Works and Days | Hesiod | A Review
Works and Days | Hesiod | A Review
Works and Days Hesiod A Review
Works and Days by Hesiod-A Review
Introduction:
‘Works and Days’ is a didactic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, believed to have...
Argonautica | Apollonius of Rhodes | A Review
Argonautica | Apollonius of Rhodes | A Review
Argonautica Apollonius of Rhodes A Review
Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes-A Review
Introduction:
“Argonautica,” written by the Alexandrian poet Apollonius of Rhodes in the 3rd century BCE, is an epic...
Epic Cycle Rediscovered | A Review
Epic Cycle Rediscovered | A Review
Epic Cycle Rediscovered-A Review
The ‘Epic Cycle’ is a captivating anthology of lost epic poems that takes readers on an enchanting journey through the intricate tapestry of the Trojan War...
Posthomerica | Quintus Smyrnaeus | A Review
Posthomerica | Quintus Smyrnaeus | A Review
Posthomerica by Quintus Smyrnaeus-A Review
Introduction:
‘Posthomerica’ by Quintus Smyrnaeus is an epic poem often referred to as the “Little Iliad” as it serves as a sequel to Homer’s ‘Iliad’....
Thebaid | Statius | A Review
Thebaid | Statius | A Review
Thebaid by Statius-A Review
‘Thebaid’ is an epic poem written by the Roman poet Statius during the 1st century CE. Comprising twelve books, this ambitious work is a remarkable contribution...
Achilleid | Statius | A Review
Achilles'd | Statius | A Review
Achilleid by Statius-A Review
Introduction:
The ‘Achilleid’ is an unfinished epic poem written by the Roman poet Statius during the 1st century AD. This work is distinct from Statius’ other major...
Dionysiaca by Nonnus-A Review
Dionysiaca by Nonnus-A Review
Dionysiaca by Nonnus-A Review
“Dionysiaca” by Nonnus is a remarkable and complex piece of ancient literature that holds a significant place in the world of classical epics. Comprising 48 books, this work...
Cyropaedia by Xenophon-A Review
Cyropaedia by Xenophon-A Review
Cyropaedia by Xenophon-A Review
Cyropaedia by Xenophon-A Review
Introduction:
Xenophon’s ‘Cyropaedia,’ often referred to as the ‘Education of Cyrus’ or ‘The Education of Cyrus,’ is a historical and philosophical work that offers insights into...
Alexandra by Lycophron-A Review
Alexandra by Lycophron-A Review
Alexandra by Lycophron-A Review
“Alexandra” by Lycophron (“Alexandra,” often referred to as “Alexandriad,”) is a Greek poem that belongs to the genre of Hellenistic poetry. It was written by Lycophron, a poet...
The Aeneid | Virgil | A Review
The Aeneid | Virgil | A Review
The Aeneid by Virgil-A Review
“The Aeneid,” an epic poem written by the Roman poet Virgil between 29 and 19 BCE, is a monumental work that stands as a...
Pharsalia | The Civil War | Lucan-A Review
Pharsalia | The Civil War | Lucan-A Review
Pharsalia or The Civil War by Lucan-A Review
“Pharsalia,” also known as “The Civil War,” is an epic poem written by the Roman poet Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, commonly...
Homerica | Posthomerica | Oresteia | Quintus Smyrnaeus | A Review
Homerica | Posthomerica | Oresteia | Quintus Smyrnaeus | A Review
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Homerica or Posthomerica or Oresteia by Quintus Smyrnaeus-A Review
“Homerica,” also known as the “Posthomerica” or “Oresteia,” is an epic poem written by Quintus Smyrnaeus,...
Nibelungenlied-A Review
Nibelungenlied-A Review
Nibelungenlied-A Review
Introduction:
The “Nibelungenlied” stands as one of the most renowned and significant works in medieval German literature of the traditional genre. This epic poem, often referred to as the “Song of the Nibelungs,”...
Hildebrandslied-A Review
Hildebrandslied-A Review
Hildebrandslied-A Review
Hildebrandslied-A Review
The “Hildebrandslied,” a remarkable piece of early Germanic literature, stands as one of the most significant texts in the corpus of Old High German poetry. Composed around the 9th century, this...
Gudrunlied or Kudrun-A Review
Gudrunlied or Kudrun-A Review
Gudrunlied or Kudrun-A Review
Gudrunlied or Kudrun-A Review
“Gudrunlied,” also known as “Kudrun,” is a medieval epic poem that holds a significant place in German literature and Old High German poetry. Composed in...
Parzival | Wolfram von Eschenbach | A Review
Parzival | Wolfram von Eschenbach | A Review
Parzival Wolfram von Eschenbach A Review
Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach-A Review
Introduction:
‘Parzival,’ written by the medieval poet Wolfram von Eschenbach, stands as a timeless masterpiece within the realm...
Tristan and Isolde | A Review
Tristan and Isolde | A Review
Tristan and Isolde A Review
Tristan and Isolde-A Review
Introduction:
“Tristan and Isolde,” a timeless medieval tale, has captured the imagination of audiences for centuries with its potent blend of romance, tragedy,...
Das Lied von der Glocke | The Song of the Bell | A Review
Das Lied von der Glocke | The Song of the Bell | A Review
Das Lied von der Glocke The Song of the Bell A Review
Das Lied von der Glocke | The Song of the...