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Philodemus’ Poetry

Text: love poetry (epigrams) Author: Philodemus of Gadara Date: mid 1st c. BCE Language: Greek Notes: bright, playful, bold, herbaceous, charming, and surprisingly versatile Elissa’s pick: a Verduno Pelaverga like this one This, friends, is a fun one! Philodemus and Philosophy are like Piemonte and Barolo: a comfortable, familiar pairing to those in the know.Continue reading “Philodemus’ Poetry”

Thucydides’ History

Text: History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Date: late 5th Century BCE Language: Greek Elissa’s pick: a California Lagrein like this one from Imagery Notes: full bodied and astringent with complex and idiosyncratic phrasing; funeral wreaths, dark fruits, Schadenfreude. Among scholars of the Classics, Thucydides is well-recognized for his dense and somewhat intimidating syntax.Continue reading “Thucydides’ History”