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Book Synopsis
Originally published in 1953, this volume gathers together the poems of Nicander (2nd century BC), the renowned Ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian. Consummately edited, the text contains the original Greek poetry with a parallel page translation, together with a brief biography, an introduction to the verse, and a generous notes section at the end. This remains a fascinating edition that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Nicander.

Table of Contents
Preface; Introduction: 1. The life of Nicander; 2. The text; 3. Scholia, commentaries, and translations; 4. The subject-matter of the poems; Text and translation; Notes; Appendix I. The botanical drawings in ∏; Appendix II. Weights and measures; Appendix III. Books and papers relating to Nicander; Index I. Fauna, flora, etc.; Index II. Index to introduction and notes.

Nicander The Poems And Poetical Fragments

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 1/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107624078, 978-1107624078
      ISBN10: 110762407X
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      Book Synopsis
      Originally published in 1953, this volume gathers together the poems of Nicander (2nd century BC), the renowned Ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian. Consummately edited, the text contains the original Greek poetry with a parallel page translation, together with a brief biography, an introduction to the verse, and a generous notes section at the end. This remains a fascinating edition that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Nicander.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction: 1. The life of Nicander; 2. The text; 3. Scholia, commentaries, and translations; 4. The subject-matter of the poems; Text and translation; Notes; Appendix I. The botanical drawings in ∏; Appendix II. Weights and measures; Appendix III. Books and papers relating to Nicander; Index I. Fauna, flora, etc.; Index II. Index to introduction and notes.

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