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Pindar
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Sather Classical Lectures, Volume Nineteen: Pindar offers a masterful exploration of the Greek poet's work and enduring influence. Delivered at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1943-44, these lectures delve into the profound aesthetic and intellectual merits of Pindar’s poetry. The author argues that Pindar’s art, with its unparalleled ability to evoke "triumphant illumination," stands as a pinnacle of poetic achievement. Unlike other literary figures who may offer historical, philosophical, or cultural insights alongside their artistic contributions, Pindar's value lies exclusively in his poetic brilliance, which demands focused and nuanced engagement.
The lectures also grapple with the challenges inherent in translating Pindar’s complex, music-infused verse, emphasizing that much of his genius risks being lost when divorced from its original language. Through meticulous analysis, the author illuminates the poetic structure, thematic depth, and cultural context of Pindar’s odes while cautioning against the pitfalls of overemphasis on textual minutiae or biographical speculation. This volume advocates for a holistic and imaginative approach to classical poetry, urging readers to seek deeper aesthetic appreciation rather than succumbing to purely academic dissection. As such, it stands as both a celebration of Pindar’s legacy and a guide to appreciating ancient literature in its most authentic and enriching form.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1945.
The lectures also grapple with the challenges inherent in translating Pindar’s complex, music-infused verse, emphasizing that much of his genius risks being lost when divorced from its original language. Through meticulous analysis, the author illuminates the poetic structure, thematic depth, and cultural context of Pindar’s odes while cautioning against the pitfalls of overemphasis on textual minutiae or biographical speculation. This volume advocates for a holistic and imaginative approach to classical poetry, urging readers to seek deeper aesthetic appreciation rather than succumbing to purely academic dissection. As such, it stands as both a celebration of Pindar’s legacy and a guide to appreciating ancient literature in its most authentic and enriching form.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1945.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- CONTENTS 10
- LECTURE I THE APPROACH TO PINDAR
- LECTURE II HIS SUBJECTS; HIS VISION OF THE WORLD
- LECTURE III VIEWS ON THE LIFE OF MAN
- LECTURE IV
- LECTURE V DICTION; SYMBOLISM
- LECTURE VI SYMBOLISM (Continued)
- LECTURE VII SYMBOLISM (Concluded)
- LECTURE VIII PINDAR ON THE ART OF POETRY; CONCLUSION
- APPENDIX A SYMBOLISM IN THE SECOND PYTHIAN
- APPENDIX B THE FIFTH ISTHMIAN
- METRE AND RHYTHM APPENDIX C
- NOTES
- BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MODERN WORKS QUOTED IN THE NOTES
- INDEX