Nicander
The Poems and Poetical Fragments

Originally published in 1953, this volume gathers together the poems of Nicander (2nd century BC), the renowned Ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.

A. S. F. Gow (Author), A. F. Scholfield (Author)

9781107624078, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 January 2014

258 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm, 0.37 kg

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]