Delphi Complete Works of Oppian (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Oppian (Illustrated)
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Publisher : Delphi Classics
Total Pages : 1167
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ISBN-10 : 9781801700351
ISBN-13 : 1801700354
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Book Synopsis Delphi Complete Works of Oppian (Illustrated) by : Oppian of Cilicia

Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of Oppian (Illustrated) written by Oppian of Cilicia and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 1167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second century poet Oppian of Cilicia wrote a celebrated epic on the subject of ‘Fishing’ in five books, dedicated to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It deals with the habits and characteristics of fish, as well as giving instructions for the art of fishing. Though not precisely poetical in nature, the ‘Halieutica’ preserves a great deal of curious information that would have been otherwise lost. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Oppian’s complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Oppian's life and works * Features the complete extant works of Oppian, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introductions to the texts * A. W. Mair’s 1928 translations, which previously appeared in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Oppian * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes the rare Pseudo-Oppian work ‘The Chase’, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the pages paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Features a bonus biography — immerse yourself Oppian's ancient world * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations Fishing The Chase (Pseudo-Oppian) The Greek Texts Contents of the Greek Texts The Dual Texts Dual Greek and English Texts The Biography Introduction to Oppian by A. W. Mair Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles


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