In this new edition the additional fragments contained in the appendix of the 2nd edition are incorporated into the main text, and some further discoveries have been included. The result is an accurate reading of Hesiod's works.

Hesiod, who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC, is one of the oldest known, and possibly the oldest of Greek poets. His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of the struggles of the Titans. In contrast, Works and Days is a compendium of moral and practical advice on husbandry, and throws unique and fascinating light on ...

Hesiod describes himself as a Boeotian shepherd who heard the Muses call him to sing about the gods. His exact dates are unknown, but he has often been considered a younger contemporary of Homer. This work offers a general introduction, and a selection of testimonia from a variety of ancient sources regarding Hesiod's life, works, and reception.

Offers an introduction to the life and thought of ancient Greece.

Represents the earliest account of the origin of the Greek gods, and a compendium of advice for leading a moral life, both offering insights into archaic Greek society. This translation contains a general introduction, a translator's introduction, notes, and a glossary. It is aimed at students of and specialists in classical literature.