Of Gods and Men : 100 Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome
(Autor) Daisy DunnA rigorously and imaginatively researched anthology of classical literature, bringing together one hundred stories from the rich diversity of the literary canon of ancient Greece and Rome. Striking a balance between the 'classic classic' (such as Dryden's translation of the Aeneid) and the less familiar or expected, Of Gods and Men ranges from the epic poetry of Homer to the histories of Arrian and Diodorus Siculus and the sprawling Theogony of Hesiod; from the tragedies of Aeschylus and Euripides to the biographies of Suetonius and Plutarch and the pen portraits of Theophrastus; and from the comedies of Plautus to the fictions of Petronius and Apuleius. Of Gods and Men is embellished by translations from writers as diverse as Queen Elizabeth I (Boethius), Percy Bysshe Shelley (Plato), Walter Pater (Apuleius's Golden Ass), Lawrence of Arabia (Homer's Odyssey), Louis MacNeice (Aeschylus's Agamemnon) and Ted Hughes (Ovid's Pygmalion), as well as a number of accomplished translations by Daisy Dunn herself.
Daisy Dunn
Daisy Dunn is a British classicist, author, and cultural historian known for her engaging and accessible writing style. She has written several acclaimed works on ancient history and literature, including "Catullus' Bedspread: The Life of Rome's Most Erotic Poet" and "The Poems of Catullus: A New Translation." Dunn's works are praised for their meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and insightful analysis of classical texts.
Dunn's contributions to literature include shedding new light on the lives and works of ancient poets and thinkers, making their works more accessible to contemporary readers. Her keen understanding of the classical world and her ability to connect it to modern-day issues have made her a respected voice in the field of classical studies.
One of Dunn's most famous works, "Catullus' Bedspread," delves into the life and works of the Roman poet Catullus, exploring his poetry, relationships, and legacy. This book showcases Dunn's talent for bringing the ancient world to life and making it relevant to a modern audience.
Overall, Daisy Dunn's work has had a significant impact on the study of classical literature and has helped to popularize the works of ancient poets and thinkers for a new generation of readers.
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