Ancient Poetry
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5b, 1767 2nd edition 3 volumes
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Ancient English Poetry consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs, and other pieces of our earlier Poets (Chiefly of the Lyric kind).
Ancient poetry, one of humanity's earliest forms of artistic expression, reflects the cultural, spiritual, and social values of early civilizations. Often composed in oral traditions before being written down, these poetic works range from the epic tales of Homer in Greece and the Vedic hymns of India to the philosophical musings of Chinese poets and the lyrical verses of Sumerian and Egyptian cultures. Ancient poetry frequently intertwines mythology, history, and religion, offering profound insights into the human experience and the worldview of the time. Its enduring legacy continues to influence modern literature and thought.
Description
Light brown 3 volume leather set with gold tooling, marble end papers, intact, very good condition.
