Theogony, Works and Days, and Shield by Hesiod

Theogony, Works and Days, and Shield

Hesiod with Apostolos N. Athanassakis (Translator)

168 pages first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging informative slow-paced

Description

 Next to the works of Homer, Hesiod's poems are foundational texts for students of the classics. His two major surviving works, the Theogony and the Works and Days, address the divine and the mundane, respectively. The Theogony traces the origins ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
informative 50%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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