Project Gutenberg 2011-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 165 Rodd, Rennell 1858 1941 Rennell, James Rennell Rodd, Baron Rodd, James Rennell Love, Worship and Death: Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Love, Worship and Death: Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology" by Sir Rennell Rodd is a collection of poetic translations that draws from the significant body of work known as the Greek Anthology, which reflects the lyrical expressions of ancient Greece. Written in the early 20th century, this book seeks to make accessible the themes of love, worship, and mortality as represented in Greek poetry, spanning over a millennium from the 7th century BC to the 6th century AD. The anthology provides a glimpse into the rich emotional and philosophical landscapes of ancient Greek life, showcasing the depth of human experience through various poetic voices. The collection feature renderings from prominent poets, including Sappho and Anacreon, alongside lesser-known figures, capturing the lyrical beauty and nuanced sentiments of their works. Through themes of love and nature intertwined with reflections on death and friendship, Rodd's translations aim to maintain the essence and atmosphere of the original writings. The arrangement roughly follows a chronological progression, allowing readers to appreciate the evolution of themes and styles over time. Each poem resonates with individual thoughts on love’s sweetness, the pain of loss, and the reverence for the divine, making this collection a profound exploration of the human condition as viewed through the ancient Greek lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Greek poetry -- Translations into English PA Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 72091 2025-08-14T14:32:39.476354 text/html 50616 2024-04-02T23:53:44 text/html 121326 2025-08-14T14:32:45.838310 application/epub+zip 119960 2025-08-14T14:32:42.898339 application/epub+zip 85239 2025-08-14T14:32:41.602313 application/epub+zip 332167 2025-08-14T14:32:47.757315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317657 2025-08-14T14:32:45.060378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170137 2022-09-16T12:21:55.601913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52803 2025-08-14T14:32:39.082344 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32910 2024-04-03T00:22:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16459 2025-08-14T14:32:47.882299 application/rdf+xml 24145 2025-08-14T14:32:42.109323 image/jpeg 4679 2025-08-14T14:32:41.858317 image/jpeg 119703 2025-08-14T14:32:39.482350 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia