Extant Odes of Pindar

First published in 1874, 'The Extant Odes of Pindar' contains a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar. Pindar numbers amongst the nine canonical lyric poets of ancient Greece. Relatively well-preserved, his odes convey the values and beliefs of Ancient Greece at the beginning of the classical period. Contents include: 'For Hieron of Syracuse, Winner in the Horse Race', 'For Theron Of Akragas, Winner in the Chariot-race', 'For Theron Of Akragas, Winner in the Chariot-race', 'For Psaumis of Kamarina, Winner in the Mule-chariot-race', 'For Psaumis of Kamarina, Winner in the Mule-chariot-race', 'For Ageias of Syracuse, Winner in the Muile-chariot-race', etc. Ernest James Myers (1844-1921) was a Classicist, author, and poet. Other notable works by this author include: 'The Judgement of Prometheus' (1886), 'Gathered Poems' (1904), and 'Lord Althorp: a Biography' (1890). Macha Press is republishing this classic biography now in a new edition complete with the extract 'Classical Games' by Francis Storr.