Swans and Amber

Some Early Greek Lyrics Freely Translated and Adapted

By (author) Dorothy B. Thompson

Book cover: Swans and Amber

Extent: 208 pages

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Subjects: Classical Studies, Literary Studies

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 1988)

ISBN: 9780876619452

5 x 7.48 inches

Price: $8.95

In stock

From papyrus rolls, copied and recycled through the centuries, hundreds of short extracts written by Greek poets in the 7th and 6th centuries B.C. survive. This lovely collection, translated into English by a leading classicist, presents a selection of ca. 100 poems by 17 authors with useful historical introductions.


“For what I say, my naughty way All the boys must love me. Every ditty is so witty Nobody stands above me.” Anacreon of Teos, 563-478 B.C. From papyrus rolls, copied and recycled through the centuries, hundreds of short extracts written by Greek poets in the 7th and 6th centuries B.C. survive. This lovely collection, translated into English by a leading classicist, presents a selection of ca. 100 poems by 17 authors with useful historical introductions.

  • By (author) Dorothy B. Thompson