Description
1975 First American edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This seminal work by the esteemed German classicist Hermann Fränkel offers a comprehensive exploration of the early Greek poetic and philosophical traditions, spanning from the epic works of Homer to the lyric poets and prose writers of the 5th century BCE. Fränkel’s meticulous scholarship illuminates the cultural and literary significance of these foundational texts, which laid the groundwork for Western literature and thought. Notably, his analysis of the Homeric epics delves into their enduring influence, while his examination of pre-Socratic philosophers like Heraclitus and Parmenides sheds light on the origins of rational inquiry. A true cornerstone in classical studies, this first American edition from 1975 provides a rare opportunity for collectors and scholars to engage with Fränkel’s authoritative perspective on the birth of Greek literary and intellectual traditions.
