Pindar

Sather Classical Lectures, Volume Nineteen: Pindar offers a masterful exploration of the Greek poet's work and enduring influence. Delivered at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1943-44, these lectures delve into the profound aesthetic and intellectual merits of Pindar’s poetry. The author argues that Pindar’s art, with its unparalleled ability to evoke "triumphant illumination," stands as a pinnacle of poetic achievement. Unlike other literary figures who may offer historical, phi...