Hesiod and Theognis by Theognis, Hesiod, Dorothea Wender

Hesiod and Theognis

Theognis, Hesiod, Dorothea Wender

176 pages first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Hesiod, who lived in Boetia in the late 8th century BCE, is one of the oldest known of Greek poets. His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world & an account of the struggles of the Titans. In contra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.4

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