Poems and Poetical Fragments

This volume gathers together the poems of Nicander, which includes the original Greek poetry with a parallel page translation.

Nicander of Colophon (Author), A. S. F. Gow (Edited and translated by), A. F. Scholfield (Edited and translated by)

9780521141147, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 26 August 2010

260 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.39 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
Part I. Introduction: 1. The life of Nicander
2. The text
3. Scholia, commentaries, and translations
4. The subject-matter of the poems
Part II. Text and Translation: 5. Sigla
6. Theriaca
7. Alexipharmaca
8. Fragments
Notes
Appendices
Indexes.

Subject Areas: Interdisciplinary studies [GT]